HB4209

CRIM CD-PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

Introduced·11/20/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4209 makes it unlawful for parents or guardians to fail to supervise minors, leading to criminal activity.

Illinois HB4209 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to hold parents, legal guardians, or other custodians of minors criminally liable if they fail to supervise their children, leading to offenses against public peace, safety, and morals. The bill defines "public place" and "supervision" and makes it a Class C misdemeanor to fail to supervise a minor, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both. The trier of fact may infer that a parent or guardian has violated this provision if a minor is apprehended for an offense during curfew hours.

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History

Jan 14

House

First Reading

Jan 14

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Nov 20, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste