HB1030 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to classify aggravated battery against health care workers as a Class 2 felony.

HB1030 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to redefine aggravated battery, specifically including battery against health care workers. The bill classifies such offenses as a Class 2 felony, regardless of whether the health care worker is performing their duties, being prevented from performing their duties, or being battered in retaliation for performing their duties. This change aims to protect health care workers by increasing the severity of penalties for those who commit aggravated battery against them.

HB1030 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to classify aggravated battery against health care workers as a Class 2 felony.

HB1030 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to redefine aggravated battery, specifically including battery against health care workers. The bill classifies such offenses as a Class 2 felony, regardless of whether the health care worker is performing their duties, being prevented from performing their duties, or being battered in retaliation for performing their duties. This change aims to protect health care workers by increasing the severity of penalties for those who commit aggravated battery against them.