Illinois HB5240 amends the Criminal Code to redefine "unattended" for children under 12, lowering the age of a person who must accompany the child.
Illinois HB5240 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to redefine the offense of endangering the life or health of a child. It specifies that a child under 12 years of age is considered "unattended" if not accompanied by a person 12 years of age or older, or if accompanied by such a person but out of their sight. This change lowers the age of the person who must accompany the child from 14 to 12 years old. Leaving a child under 12 unattended is now a Class A misdemeanor, with harsher penalties for subsequent offenses and if the unattended child's death results.
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