Illinois SB1437 amends the Criminal Code to address hate crimes, allowing civil actions for damages and imposing penalties for hate-motivated.
Illinois SB1437 amends the Criminal Code to allow individuals who experience harassment by telephone or electronic communications due to a hate crime to bring a civil action for damages, injunctions, or other relief. The court may award actual damages, including emotional distress, and punitive damages. The bill also imposes penalties for displaying symbols like a burning cross, Nazi swastika, or noose with the intent to intimidate or incite violence. Additionally, it mandates educational programs and community service for offenders convicted of hate crimes.
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