SB 44

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a child sex offender may not knowingly loiter or knowingly reside within 750 (rather than 500) feet of a school, playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, a facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age, or victim of a sex offense or knowingly loiter on a public way within 750 (rather than 500) feet of a public park. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Provides that a child sex offender shall sign a statement that he or she understands that according to Illinois law as a child sex offender he or she may not reside within 750 (rather than 500) feet of a school, park, or playground and may not reside within 750 (rather than 500) feet of a facility providing services directed exclusively toward persons under 18 years of age unless the sex offender meets specified exemptions.