Illinois SB2741 amends the Criminal Code to consolidate harassment by telephone and electronic communications into one statute, enhancing penalties.
Illinois SB2741 revises the Criminal Code to merge harassment by telephone and electronic communications into a single statute. It strengthens penalties for hate crimes, classifying them as Class 4 felonies for first offenses and Class 2 felonies for subsequent offenses. The bill also allows victims to seek civil actions for damages and punitive damages, including attorney's fees and costs.
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