HB 5248

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-5248
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 a person commits endangering the life or health of a child when he or she knowingly leaves an immature child under 18 years unattended. Establishes factors the trier of fact may infer relating to the maturity level of the child. Deletes that the child is unattended if not accompanied by a person 14 years of age or older or out of sight of that person. Replaces with the accompanying of the child by a mature 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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