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Yes: 14 • No: 0
IllinoisHB5562104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
CRIM CD-TORTURE
Sponsored By: Michelle Mussman (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of torture. Provides that a person commits torture when that person knowingly and cruelly engages in a course of conduct that torments a victim under the age of 18 years. Provides that proof that a victim suffered physical, mental, or emotional impairment is not an element of the offense. Provides that torture does not include: (1) reasonable parental discipline or (2) any medical examination or procedure that is conducted by a physician, nurse, medical or hospital personnel, parent, or caretaker for purposes and in a manner consistent with reasonable medical standards and care. Provides that a victim under the age of 18 years cannot consent to torture. Provides that torture is a Class X felony. Provides that an offender under the age of 18 years at the time of the commission of the offense shall be sentenced under the provisions of the Unified Code of Corrections concerning the sentencing of individuals under the age of 18 at the time of the commission of an offense. Defines "course of conduct" and "cruelly".
judiciary - criminal
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/24/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/17/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
4/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
4/9/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
4/9/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/2/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
4/2/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 014-000-000
3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
3/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/16/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
3/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
3/9/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2/27/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2/24/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
2/6/2026House
Bill Text
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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