Illinois HB2873 amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act to expand the definition of stalking.
Illinois HB2873 amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act by expanding the definition of stalking to include harassment that causes emotional distress. The bill adds specific behaviors presumed to cause emotional distress, such as creating disturbances at the petitioner's workplace or school, repeatedly telephoning or following the petitioner, and threatening the safety of the petitioner's minor child or family member. The legislation also defines "emotional distress" as significant mental suffering, anxiety, or alarm.
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