HB2679

CRIM CD-TERRORISM-CATASTROPHE

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2679 amends the Criminal Code to redefine "terrorist act" and "catastrophe," including acts targeting reproductive health care entities.

HB2679 amends the Terrorism Article of the Criminal Code of 2012 by expanding the definition of "terrorist act" to include acts targeting entities providing reproductive health care, as defined in the Reproductive Health Act. It also redefines "catastrophe" to include substantial damage to or destruction of buildings or facilities used by federal, state, or local governments, national defense contractors, public utilities, and manufacturers of pharmaceuticals or agricultural products. The bill classifies causing a catastrophe as a Class X felony and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 24

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Mar 28, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.