Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Michelle Mussman
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 17, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new offense of torture to Illinois law, making it a Class X felony when someone knowingly and cruelly torments a person under 18. It defines the conduct required, excludes reasonable parental discipline and standard medical care, and says minors cannot consent. The measure also sets sentencing rules for juvenile offenders.
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