CRIM CD-AGG BATTERY

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it a Class 1 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a victim whom the person knows to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney. Makes it a Class X felony (mandatory 12 to 45 years imprisonment) aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes severe and permanent disability which renders the victim incapable of independently performing basic life-sustaining functions. Makes it a Class 3 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, a person knows the victim battered to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties.