House Sponsors: O'CONNOR-DANIELS-HULTGREN-BELLOCK-LYONS,EILEEN AND FRANKS. Short description: CRIM CD-GANGS-PARENTS-BOMBS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to name 3 offenses for which a minor will be prosecuted as an adult. These generally involve possession of explosives or certain weapons on or within 1000 feet of school properties. Deletes 2 offenses from the category of offenses for which a minor must be prosecuted as an adult. Although these involve possession of weapons considered less dangerous, the minor would still be subject to discretionary transfer to adult court, upon motion of the State's Attorney. Makes offenses involving possession of certain other dangerous weapons on school property subject to discretionary transfer to adult court, upon motion of the State's Attorney. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to add a Class X felony offense involving possession of explosives or incendiary devices on or near school property with the intent to commit an offense or knowing that another will use the explosive or device to commit a felony. Also amends the sentencing provisions for offenses involving dangerous weapons on or near school property to designate these offenses (and the newly added offense) as Class X felonies. These are now non-probationable offenses carrying a sentence of 10 to 60 years. Also amends the Code to provide that contact with a street gang member in violation of a parole or supervision order, or when the contact violates any court order, is now a punishable misdemeanor offense. Deletes a provision of the Cannabis Control Act concerning treatment of an offense under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Amends the Improper Supervision of Children Act by broadening the petty offense of improper supervision of a child to include anyone who knowingly permits a minor in his or her custody or control to associate with any known street gang members. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) The corrections population and fiscal impacts would be minimal. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status