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91_HB0471enr HB0471 Enrolled LRB9102301RCks 1 AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by adding 2 Section 12-10.1. 3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 4 represented in the General Assembly: 5 Section 5. The Criminal Code of 1961 is amended by 6 adding Section 12-10.1 as follows: 7 (720 ILCS 5/12-10.1 new) 8 Sec. 12-10.1. Piercing the body of a minor. 9 (a)(1) Any person who pierces the body of a person under 10 18 years of age without written consent of a parent or legal 11 guardian of that person commits the offense of piercing the 12 body of a minor. 13 (2) Sentence. Piercing the body of a minor is a Class C 14 misdemeanor. 15 (b) Definition. As used in this Section, to "pierce" 16 means to make a hole in the body in order to insert or allow 17 the insertion of any ring, hoop, stud, or other object for 18 the purpose of ornamentation of the body. 19 (c) Exceptions. This Section may not be construed in 20 any way to prohibit any injection, incision, acupuncture, or 21 similar medical or dental procedure performed by a licensed 22 health care professional or other person authorized to 23 perform that procedure. This Section does not prohibit ear 24 piercing. This Section does not apply to a minor emancipated 25 under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 or the Emancipation of 26 Mature Minors Act or by marriage. 27 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect 30 28 days after becoming law.