Illinois SB0282 amends the Criminal Code to define and penalize stalking, including using electronic tracking systems without consent.
Illinois SB0282 amends the Criminal Code to redefine stalking, making it a Class 4 felony. Stalking occurs when someone knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person, causing fear or emotional distress. This includes using electronic tracking systems or acquiring tracking information without consent, knowing it would cause fear. A second or subsequent conviction is a Class 3 felony. The bill also exempts lawful activities like compliance monitoring and bona fide labor disputes from its provisions.
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