Date	Chamber	Action
2/4/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

430 ILCS 70/2

from Ch. 38, par. 85-2

430 ILCS 70/3

from Ch. 38, par. 85-3

430 ILCS 70/4

from Ch. 38, par. 85-4

430 ILCS 70/5

from Ch. 38, par. 85-5

430 ILCS 70/6

from Ch. 38, par. 85-6

430 ILCS 70/7

from Ch. 38, par. 85-7

430 ILCS 70/8

from Ch. 38, par. 85-8

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Demonstrations Law. Replaces all references to the principal law enforcement officer for the area with references to the sheriff of the county where the march, assembly, meeting, parade, or gathering on roadways originates. Provides that a person who blocks an exceptionally busy public right-of-way for any period of not less than 5 minutes in a manner that prevents, or would prevent, the free passage of a peace officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical services personnel responder, irrespective of the time of day or notice provided, commits a Class 4 felony. Provides that no act of notification to law enforcement is a defense to the Class 4 felony. Provides that no act or circumstance of scheduling or time is a defense to the Class 4 felony. Provides that if permission is requested from the sheriff of the county where the march, assembly, meeting, parade, or gathering on roadways originates under, it is the responsibility of the sheriff, not the requester, to coordinate with other law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions as necessary. Preempts the concurrent exercise of home rule. Defines "exceptionally busy public right of way". Makes findings. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/30/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Ugaste
2/4/2025	House	First Reading
2/4/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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