HB3448

CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3448 amends the Criminal Code to clarify circumstances where a child's life or health can be considered endangered.

Illinois HB3448 amends the Criminal Code to specify that a trier of fact may infer that a child's life or health is endangered if they are left unattended in a motor vehicle for more than 10 minutes or if a person owns a swimming pool and neglects the barrier in a way that could attract a child to fall in. The bill also defines "swimming pool" as any artificial basin of water designed for swimming, wading, floating, or diving. A violation of these provisions is a Class A misdemeanor, with subsequent violations being a Class 3 felony.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading