Illinois House Bill 5240: CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Referred to Rules Committee (2026-02-10)

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