CRIM CD-TRESPASS-EMERGENCY
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of criminal trespass to an emergency services area. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly enters into the immediate area or causes a mechanical or electronic device to enter the immediate area in which a public safety official is performing his or her duties, unless requested by the public safety official. Provides that a violation of this provision is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that if a violation of this provision results in physical harm to any person or results in the release of an arrestee from custody, it is a Class 4 felony. Defines "enters into the immediate area" and "public safety official".
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2020
Last action Feb 5, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 5, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 4553
Scope: IL
Hi! I can help you understand HB 4553. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline