The Knight-Silas Act amends the Illinois Criminal Code to redefine and expand the circumstances under which aggravated battery is committed.
The Knight-Silas Act modifies the Illinois Criminal Code to redefine aggravated battery, introducing new categories of victims and methods of assault that qualify as aggravated battery. The bill specifies that aggravated battery occurs when a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to certain individuals, including peace officers, emergency medical services personnel, teachers, students, school employees, and others performing official duties.
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