HB5248 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Harry Benton
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/12C-5  was 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee