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HB 1408

CRIM CD-DISORDERLY CONDUCT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dan Ugaste

Illinois HB 1408 modifies disorderly conduct criminal code provisions, affecting policing standards and public behavior regulations statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 1408

Legislative bill overview

HB 1408 modifies Illinois criminal code provisions related to disorderly conduct offenses. The bill appears to adjust definitions, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms for conduct classified as disorderly under state law, though specific amendments are not detailed in the available filing information. This is an early-stage bill currently in the Rules Committee after its first reading.

Why is this important

Disorderly conduct statutes directly affect policing practices and public behavior standards in everyday situations—from protests and public gatherings to neighborhood disputes. Changes to these laws influence both law enforcement discretion and individual rights, potentially affecting thousands of arrests and criminal charges annually in Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Vagueness concerns: Disorderly conduct laws are historically criticized for being overly broad; clarifications could either tighten or further expand what conduct is prohibited
  • First Amendment implications: Any modifications may impact protected speech and assembly rights during protests or public demonstrations
  • Enforcement disparities: Changes could either address or potentially worsen existing racial and socioeconomic disparities in disorderly conduct arrests

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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