HB 1979

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Eliminates from the child abduction statute a provision that a person commits child abduction when he or she intentionally lures or attempts to lure a child under the age of 16 into a motor vehicle, building, housetrailer, or dwelling place without the consent of the parent or lawful custodian of the child for other than a lawful purpose. Creates the offense of luring a minor. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she is 18 years of age or older and is a stranger to a person under 15 years of age and knowingly contacts or communicates electronically to the person who is under 15 years of age, for the purpose of persuading and luring or transporting or attempting to persuade and lure, or transport, that person under 15 years of age away from the person's home, or from any location known by the person's parent, legal guardian, or custodian, to be the place where the person under 15 years of age is located, for any purpose without the express consent of the person's parent or legal guardian, and with the intent to avoid the consent of the person's parent or legal guardian. Establishes penalties. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to provide that a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense of luring a minor shall receive no more than 4.5 days of good conduct credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense of luring a minor shall register as a sexual predator.