Illinois HB1475 amends the Criminal Code to redefine aggravated battery to include health care workers, expanding the scope of protection.
HB1475 modifies the definition of aggravated battery in the Illinois Criminal Code to include health care workers, broadening the protection against battery. The bill specifies various scenarios where aggravated battery occurs, such as using a deadly weapon, causing great bodily harm, or targeting specific individuals like teachers, school employees, or emergency personnel. It also outlines different felony classifications based on the severity and circumstances of the offense, including the use of firearms or other dangerous instruments.
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