SB2741 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to consolidate harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into one statute.

SB2741 amends the Illinois Criminal Code by merging harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into a single statute. It defines the offense as making repeated communications with intent to harass, abuse, or threaten. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses are Class A misdemeanors. The bill increases penalties for hate crimes, which are defined as offenses motivated by the victim's race, religion, or other protected characteristics.

SB2741 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to consolidate harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into one statute.

SB2741 amends the Illinois Criminal Code by merging harassment by telephone and harassment through electronic communications into a single statute. It defines the offense as making repeated communications with intent to harass, abuse, or threaten. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor, while subsequent offenses are Class A misdemeanors. The bill increases penalties for hate crimes, which are defined as offenses motivated by the victim's race, religion, or other protected characteristics.