HB4256

CRIM CD-1ST RESPONDER ENDANGER

Introduced·12/19/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4256 creates a new offense of first responder endangerment, a Class 4 felony, for those who knowingly create and conceal dangerous.

Illinois HB4256 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to establish the offense of first responder endangerment. This offense occurs when a person knowingly creates a dangerous condition in a commercial property and intentionally conceals it, leading to the death or serious bodily injury of a first responder. The bill defines "dangerous condition" as a life-threatening situation resulting from unpermitted structural work or building code violations. The offense is a Class 4 felony, and the bill also defines terms such as "commercial property" and "serious bodily injury.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Jan 21

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan