HB4285

CRIM CD&CD CORR-FIREARM OFFENS

Introduced·1/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4285 amends the Criminal Code and the Unified Code of Corrections to enhance penalties for certain offenses involving firearms and to.

Illinois HB4285 modifies the Criminal Code and the Unified Code of Corrections to increase penalties for offenses committed with firearms. It introduces a 15-year penalty enhancement for offenses involving firearms, applicable only if the person committed the offense while personally armed with the firearm. The bill also sets new sentencing guidelines for various offenses, including aggravated kidnaping, armed robbery, and aggravated battery. For instance, it mandates natural life imprisonment for certain repeat offenses of aggravated criminal sexual assault.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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 12

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Jan 14

House

First Reading