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HB1825Introduced in the House

CRIM-ACCOUNTABILITY-AGGRESSOR

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Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person is legally accountable for the conduct of another when, acting as an aggressor as provided in the Code, he or she causes another to use force in defense of himself or another and that use of force is the proximate cause of injury to a third party.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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