HB 965

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that any person of the age of 21 years and upwards who with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of a gang-related offense, as defined in the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act that is either a felony or misdemeanor, solicits, compels, or directs any person under the age of 17 years in the commission of the offense commits the offense of contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile and is legally accountable for the gang-related offense committed by the person under the age of 17 years as a result of such solicitation, compulsion, or direction. Provides that the penalty for contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile under this provision is the same as the penalty for the offense committed by the person under 17 years of age as a result of the solicitation, compulsion, or direction by the person of the age of 21 years and upwards.