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SB 2192

SUPPORT TEAM-TARGETED VIOLENCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Julie Morrison

Illinois SB 2192 enhances legal protections and penalties for violence targeting support team professionals, aiming to deter workplace attacks and improve victim safeguards.

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Bill Summary · SB 2192

Legislative bill overview

SB 2192 addresses violence targeting support teams—likely referring to healthcare workers, social workers, educators, or other public-facing professionals who experience threats or assault in their roles. The bill appears designed to create legal protections, enhanced penalties, or support mechanisms for individuals who work in these capacities and face violence related to their employment.

Why is this important

Workplace violence against support professionals has increased significantly in recent years, affecting job safety, retention, and service delivery. Enhanced legal protections could deter attacks, provide better victim support, and improve workplace safety protocols across multiple sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: What professions qualify as "support teams" and whether the definition is narrow enough to target specific sectors or broad enough to cover all vulnerable workers
  • Penalty enhancement: Whether increased criminal penalties are proportionate and how they interact with existing assault/battery statutes
  • Cost implications: Funding requirements for enforcement, victim services, workplace safety improvements, and potential fiscal impact on employers
  • Civil liability: Whether the bill creates new civil causes of action or expands employer liability for workplace violence incidents

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

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