Illinois HB5562 defines torture as a Class X felony and outlines specific exceptions and protections.
Illinois HB5562 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 by creating the offense of torture. It defines torture as knowingly and cruelly engaging in a course of conduct that torments a victim under the age of 18 years. The bill specifies that proof of physical, mental, or emotional impairment is not required for the offense. It excludes reasonable parental discipline and medical procedures conducted by qualified personnel from the definition of torture. Additionally, it states that victims under 18 cannot consent to torture.
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