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HB 5240

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5240
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-10
Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of endangering the life or health of a child, includes leaving a child under 12 years of age unattended. Provides that, for the offense of endangering the life or health of a child, defines "unattended"" as either: (1) not accompanied by a person 12 (rather than 14) years of age or older; or (2) if accompanied by a person 12 (rather than 14) years of age or older, out of sight of that person."

Sponsor
Harry Benton
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-10 Status in_committee
2026-02-10 Latest Action 2/10/2026 - House:
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