Illinois Senate Bill 1198: CRIM CD-HATE CRIME-FALSE REPT

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits disorderly conduct when he or she knowingly transmits or causes to be transmitted in any manner to any peace officer, public officer, or public employee a report to the effect that a hate crime will be committed, is being committed, or has been committed, knowing at the time of the transmission that there is no reasonable ground for believing that the offense will be committed, is being committed, or has been committed. Establishes penalties. Effective January 1, 2026.

Latest action

Referred to Assignments (2025-01-24)

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