HB 5248 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD

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.
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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