Illinois HB1644 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony.

HB1644 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony. This includes instances where the offender knows the victim is 60 years or older and commits domestic battery. The bill mandates a minimum 60-day imprisonment for first-time offenders and a minimum three-year imprisonment for subsequent violations. The court must also advise the defendant of potential federal criminal penalties upon conviction.

Illinois HB1644 amends the Criminal Code to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony.

HB1644 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to classify aggravated domestic battery as a Class 2 felony. This includes instances where the offender knows the victim is 60 years or older and commits domestic battery. The bill mandates a minimum 60-day imprisonment for first-time offenders and a minimum three-year imprisonment for subsequent violations. The court must also advise the defendant of potential federal criminal penalties upon conviction.