SB2741 - 104th General Assembly

CRIM CD-HATE CRIME&HARASSMENT
Last Action
2/03/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Linda Holmes
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/12-7.1from Ch. 38, par. 12-7.1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Combines harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into one statute. Provides that a person also commits the offense by knowingly making any comment, request, suggestion, or proposal with the intent to harass another and that comment, request, suggestion, or proposal is not necessary to accomplish a purpose that is reasonable under the circumstances, that would cause a reasonable person emotional distress and does cause emotional distress to another.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/13/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
1/13/2026 Senate First Reading
1/13/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/03/2026 Senate Assigned to Criminal Law
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026