What follows is an index of Illinois statutes regulating people convicted of sex offenses. It is intended to be a complete list of these statutes but we are not attorneys so you should consult with your own attorney if you are unsure whether they apply to you or if you do not understand what they mean.
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Restrictions and Collateral Consequences
WARNING: Illinois statewide restrictions such as presence, loitering, residence and employment restrictions are for a person's lifetime based on being convicted of a certain offense. Most restrictions only apply if you have been convicted of a sex offense that involves a minor. If you have ever been convicted of a sex offense and you are no longer required to register or have never been required to register then these restrictions may still apply to you.
720 ILCS 5 Criminal Code of 2012
Sec. 11-9.3 "Child Sex Offender" Restrictions
These restrictions apply to anyone who is labeled a "child sex offender" even if that person is no longer required to register:
- (a) Presence in a School or School Bus
- (a-5) Presence Near a Posted Bus Stop
- (a-10) Approaching/Contacting/Communicating with Minors at Public Parks or Privately Owned Indoor Playground/Recreation Facilities
- (b) Loitering Near a School Building
- (b-2) Approaching/Contacting/Communicating With Minors While Loitering Near a Public Park
- (b-5) Residence Restriction - Schools
- (b-10) Residence Restriction - Playgrounds, Daycares, Etc.
- (b-15) Residence Restriction - Victim
- (b-20) Electronic Communication with Minors
- (c) Affiliation with or Presence in a Facility Providing Programs/Services Exclusively to Minors
- (c-2) Participation in Holiday Events Involving Children
- (c-5) Involvement with County Fairs
- (c-6) Rental of Real Estate to People with Children
- (c-7) Providing Programs or Services to Minors
- (c-8) Operating Certain Types of Vehicles
Sec. 11-24 Photography of Minors by a "Child Sex Offender"
Sec. 12-21.6-5 Parent or Guardian Leaving Custody or Control of Child with Child Sex Offender
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Some of the statutes which follow are discretionary and some are mandatory/automatic for anyone convicted of a sex offense or a sex offense involving the minor. Read the statute carefully and consult with an attorney if you are in doubt as to how the statute may apply to you.
10 ILCS 5 Election Code
Sec. 11-4.1 Provision for a Child Sex Offender to Vote in an Election
Sec. 13-4 Registered Sex Offender Disqualified from Serving as an Election Judge (outside of jurisdiction of boards of election commissioners)
Sec. 14-1 Registered Sex Offender Disqualified from Serving as an Election Judge (in municipalities under boards of election commissioners and in counties with populations under 1 million people)
15 ILCS Executive Officers
Sec. 310/10b.1 Deny Employment with Office of Secretary of State
Sec. 335/9 Ineligible to Renew Identification Card by Telephone/Mail/Internet
Sec. 410/10b.1 Deny Employment with the Comptroller's Office
20 ILCS 415 Department of Central Management Services Personnel Code
Sec. 8b.1 Deny Employment with the Department of Central Management Services
20 ILCS 505 Children and Family Services Act
Sec. 5 Ineligible to Serve as a Foster/Adpotive Parent
Sec. 5d Ineligible to Serve on the Direct Child Welfare Service Employee License Board
Sec. 7 Ineligible for Placement of Child with Relative
Sec. 11.1 Ineligible for Employment with the Department of Children and Family Services
20 ILCS 2105 Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Sec. 2105-165 Ineligible for Health Care Worker License
50 ILCS 705 Illinois Police Training Act
Sec. 6 Ineligible to Attend Police Academy
Sec. 6.1 Ineligible for Employment as a Police Officer
55 ILCS 5 Counties Code
Sec. 3-9005 Report Conviction of Teacher/Educator to School Superintendent
65 ILCS 5 Illinois Municipal Code
Sec. 10-1-7 Deny Municipal Employment
Sec. 10-1-7.1 Ineligible for Employment with Municipal Fire Department
Sec. 10-2.1-6 Discharge from Employment with Municipal Police/Fire Department
Sec. 10-2.1-6 Deny Employment with Municipal Police/Fire Department
Sec. 10-2.1-6.3 Discharge from Employment with Municipal Fire Department
Sec. 10-2.1-6.3 Deny Employment with Municipal Fire Department
70 ILCS 705 Fire Protection District Act
Sec. 16.06 Ineligible for Employment with Fire Protection District
Sec. 16.06b Discharge from Employment with Fire Protection District
Sec. 16.06b Deny Employment with Fire Protection District
70 ILCS 1205 Park District Code
Sec. 8-23 Ineligible for Employment with Park District
70 ILCS 1505 Chicago Park District Act
Sec. 16a-5 Ineligible for Employment with Chicago Park District
70 ILCS 3605 Metropolitan Transit Authority Act
Sec. 28b Ineligible for Employment as Driver with Private Carrier Company Providing Public Transportation
105 ILCS 5 School Code
Sec. 2-3.25o Ineligible for Employment with Recognized Non-Public School
Sec. 10-3 Ineligible to Serve on a School Board
Sec. 10-10 Ineligible to Serve on a a Board of Education
Sec. 20.21a Ineligible for Employment with In-State Charter School Bus Service Provider
Sec. 21B-15 Ineligible for Teacher's License
Sec. 21B-75 Suspend/Revoke Teacher's License
Sec. 21.9 Ineligible for Employment with Public School District
Sec. 34-18.5 Ineligible for Employment with Public School District
Sec. 34-2.1 Ineligible for Election/Appointment to Local School Council
Sec. 34-2.1 Remove Local School Council Member from Office
110 ILCS Higher Education
Sec. 57 Medical School Matriculant Criminal History Records Check Act
Sec. 57/20 Deny Admission to Medical School
205 ILCS 5 Illinois Banking Act
Sec. 16.5 Employment by a Financial Institution
210 ILCS 45 Nursing Home Care Act
Sec. 2-201.6 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Nursing Home
Sec. 3-206.01 Ineligible for Employment with Nursing Home
210 ILCS 47 ID/DD Community Care Act
Sec. 2-201.6 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Intellectual/Developmental Disability Community Care Home
Sec. 3-206.01 Ineligible for Employment with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Community Care Home
Sec. 3-206.04 Discharge from Employment
210 ILCS 49 Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013
Sec. 2-105 Discharge/Transfer Patient from Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility
210 ILCS 135 Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act
Sec. 13.1 Deny/Discharge from Employment with Community-Integrated Living Health Care Facility
215 ILCS 5 Illinois Insurance Code
Sec. 10 Director of a Company that Sells Insurance
Sec. 40 Director of a Company that Sells Insurance
Sec. 143.19 Cancellation of Auto Insurance
Sec. 148.18.1 Refusal to Renew Auto insurance
Sec. 155.04 Borrowing Money or Receiving Loans from Anyone Convicted of a Felony
Sec. 500-70 Denial or Revocation of Insurance Producer's License
Sec. 511.107 Denial or Revocation of Insurance Producer's License
225 ILCS 10 Child Care Act of 1969
Sec. 4.2 Ineligible for Child Care Facility License/Employment
225 ILCS 46 Health Care Worker Background Check Act
Sec. 25 Ineligible for Position with Health Care Provider Requiring Contact with Residents/Personal Records
225 ILCS 57 Massage Licensing Act
Sec. 15 Ineligible for Massage Therapist License
225 ILCS 325 Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989
Sec. 24 Convictions for Which a Person Cannot Obtain a Professional Engineer License
225 ILCS 441 Home Inspector License Act
Sec. 15-10 Criteria for Home Inspector License Revocation
225 ILCS 447 Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Act of 2004
Sec. 15-10 Qualifications for Licensure as a Private Detective
Sec. 20-10 Qualifications for Licensure as a Private Alarm Contractor
Sec. 25-10 Qualifications for Licensure as a Private Security Contractor
Sec. 30-10 Qualifications for Licensure as a Locksmith
Sec. 31-10 Qualifications for Licensure as a Fingerprint Vendor
Sec. 35-30 Employees of a Licensed Agency
235 ILCS 5 Liquor Control Act of 1934
Sec. 6-2 Ineligible for Liquor Control Commission License
305 ILCS 5 Illinois Public Aid Code
Sec. 12-4.25 Deny/Suspend/Revoke Medical Assistance Program Vendor Authorization
325 ILCS 20 Early Intervention Services System Act
Sec. 10 Ineligible for Approval as Early Intervention Service Provider
430 ILCS 85 Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act
Sec. 2-20 Ineligible for Employment as Carnival Worker
625 ILCS 5 Illinois Vehicle Code
Sec. 6-103 Ineligible for Driver's License
Sec. 6-106.1 Ineligible for School Bus Driver Permit
Sec. 6-115 Annual Renewal of Driver's License
Sec. 6-201 Revoke Driver's License/Permit
Sec. 6-206 Suspend Driver's License/Permit
Sec. 6-508 Ineligible for School Bus Driver Endorsement
Sec. 18a-404 Revoke Employee Permit of Operator/Dispatcher of Commercial Vehicle Relocator
705 ILCS 405 Juvenile Court Act of 1987
Sec. 2-13 Terminate Parental Rights
Sec. 2-13.1 Terminate Reasonable Efforts to Reunify Minor with Parent
Sec. 2-17.1 Ineligible to Serve as Court Appointed Special Advocate
Sec. 2-21 Notify Department of State Police of Conviction for Physical/Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Sec. 5-901 Public Conviction of Juvenile for Murder/Sexual Assault/Drug Crime
720 ILCS 5 Criminal Code of 2012
Sec. 11-1.80 Liable for Civil Damages from Wholesale Distribution/Production of Obscene Material
Sec. 11-9.5 Ineligible to Serve as Employee/Contractor/Volunteer of Mental Health Facility
Sec. 12-21.6-5 Ineligible for Supervised Custody/Control of Minor
Sec. 11-14.4 Forfeit Property Used in Promoting Juvenile Prostitutition
Sec. 11-20 Forfeit Property Used in Second/Subsequent Obscenity Offense
725 ILCS 207 Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act
Sec. 40 Commitment as Sexually Violent Person
Sec. 124B-405 Forfeit Property/Proceeds Related to Pornography Offense
Sec. 124B-920 Issue Preclusion/Collateral Estoppel for Forfeiture Proceeding
730 ILCS 110 Probation and Probation Officers Act
Sec. 14 Ineligible to Serve as Probation/Parole Officer
730 ILCS 175 Secure Residential Youth Care Facility Licensing Act
Sec. 45-30 Ineligible to Serve as Licensee/Employee of Secure Residential Youth Care Facility
730 ILCS 5 Unified Code of Corrections
Sec. 5-4-3.2 Collect Internet Protocol Addresses
735 ILCS 5 Code of Civil Procedure
Sec. 21-101 Ineligible to Change Name
750 ILCS 5 Families
Sec. 503 Award/Set Aside Property in Divorce Proceeding
Sec. 601 Allow Grandparent to Petition for Child Custody
Sec. 602.5 Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Decision Making
Sec. 602.7 Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Parenting Time
Sec. 607 Ineligible for Child Visitation
Sec. 609.5 Notification of Remarriage or Residency with a Sex Offender
750 ILCS 50 Adoption Act
Sec. 1 Terminate Parental Rights
755 ILCS 5 Estates (Probate Act of 1975)
Sec. 11-3 Ineligible for Appointment as Child's Guardian
Sec. 11a-5 Ineligible for Appointment as Disabled Adult's Guardian
Sec. 6-13 Felon Cannot be Executor of an Estate
820 ILCS 210 Disclosure of Offenses Against Children Act
Sec. 1 Disclose Conviction for Employment/Volunteer Position with Organization Providing Services to Children
IL Administrative Code
20 III. 1905.40 Ineligible for Approval as a Sex Offender Evaluator/Treatment Provider
20 III. 1910.50 Ineligible for Approval as Juvenile Sex Offender Evaluator/Treatment Provider
23 III. 210.110 Ineligible for Employment/Volunteer/Contractor Position Requiring Direct Contact with Students in IHOPE Program
23 III. 25.490 Ineligible for Teaching Certificate/Credential
23 III. 25.510 Revoke Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional License
23 III. 25.92 Ineligible for Visiting International Teaching Certificate
23 III. 3035.240 Ineligible for Literacy Grant
56 III. 6000.100 Ineligible for Employment at a Carnival/Fair
59 III. 115.321 Ineligible for Direct Care Employment with Community-Integrated Living Health Care Facility
59 III. 119.261 Ineligible for Direct Care Employment with Developmental Training Program
68 III. 1240.10 Ineligible for Private Detective License
68 III. 1240.100 Ineligible for Private Alarm Contractor License
68 III. 1240.200 Ineligible for Private Security Contractor License
68 III. 1240.300 Ineligible for Locksmith License
68 III. 1240.515 Ineligible for Firearm Instructor Approval
68 III. 1240.600 Ineligible for Fingerprint Vendor License
77 III. 225.2020 Ineligible for Employment as Nursing Assistant with Alzheimer's Disease Management Center
77 III. 245.70 Ineligible for Employment as Home Health Aide
77 III. 245.71 Ineligible for Employment as Home Services Worker
77 III. 270.2250 Ineligible for Employment at Subacute Care Hospital
77 III. 300.625 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Skilled Nursing/Intermediate Care Facility
77 III. 300.660 Ineligible for Employment as Nursing Aide with Skilled Nursing/Intermediate Care Facility
77 III. 330.725 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Sheltered Care Facility
77 III. 340.1315 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Veterans' Home
77 III. 340.1375 Ineligible for Employment as Nursing Assistant at Veterans' Home
77 III. 350.635 Limit Rights of Identified Offender to Reside in Intermediate Care for the Developmentally Disabled Facility
77 III. 350.637 Discharge/Transfer from Intermediate Care for the Developmentally Disabled Facility
77 III. 395.171 Ineligible for Employment as Direct Access Worker/CNA/Direct Support Person
77 III. 955.150 Ineligible for Direct Care Employment with Health Care/Long-Term Care Employer
77 III. 955.165 Ineligible for Enrollment in Health Care Worker Training Program
77 III. 955.165 Discharge from Direct Care Employment with Health Care Employer
77 III. 955.190 Discharge from Employment with Health Care Facility
77 III 955.285 Ineligible for Employment as Livescan Technician
89 III. 50.430 Ineligible to Provide Child Care Services as License-Exempt Provider
89 III. 50.430 Ineligible to Reside with License-Exempt Child Care Provider
89 III. 50.430 Ineligible for Employment with License-Exempt Child Care Provider
89 III. 50.440 Ineligible to Receive Payment for Child Care Serivces from Department of Human Services
89 III. 140.16 Deny/Suspend/Revoke Medical Assistance Program Vendor Authorization
89 III. 146.235 Deny Employment at a Supportive Living Facility in Position Requiring Contact with Residents
89 III. 290.305 Deny/Suspend Board and Care Home Registration
89 III. 301.Appx. A Deny Placement of Child with Relative
89 III. 309.50 Terminate Parental Rights
89 III. 357.30 Ineligible to Provide Day Care Services
89 III. 357.30 Ineligible to Reside at Day Care Home
89 III. 385.Appx. A Ineligible for License to Operate Foster Family Home
89 III. 385.Appx. A Ineligible to Reside at Foster Family Home
89 III. 385.Appx. A Ineligible for License to Operate Child Care Facility
89 III. 385.Appx. A Ineligible for Employment with Child Care Facility
89 III. 385.Appx. A Ineligible to Contract with DCFS
89 III. 385.60 Revoke License to Operate Child Care Facility
89 III. 402.Appx. A Ineligible to Serve as Foster Parent
89 III. 402.Appx. A Ineligible to Reside in Foster Family Home
89 III. 406.Appx. C Ineligible to Reside in Day Care Home
89 III. 406.Appx. C Ineligible for Employment with Day Care Home
89 III. 408.Appx. E Ineligible for License to Operate Gorup Day Care Home
89 III. 408.Appx. E Ineligible for Employment with Group Day Care Home
89 III. 412.30 Ineligible to Serve on Direct Child Welfare Services Employee License Board
89 III. 412.40 Ineligible for Direct Child Welfare Services Employee License
89 III. 412.50 Suspend/Revoke Direct Child Welfare Services Employee License
89 III. 500.60 Ineligible for Licence to Provide Early Intervention Services
92 III. 1030.82 Ineligible for LIcense to Operate Charter Bus
92 III. 1030.15 Ineligible for School Bus Driver Permit
92 III. 1060.120 Deny/Suspend/Revoke Commercial Driver Training Instructor License
Other Illinois Consequences for Anyone Convicted of a Felony
Presence in a School or School Bus
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to knowingly be present in any school building, on real property comprising any school, or in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity when persons under the age of 18 are present in the building, on the grounds or in the conveyance,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a student attending the school AND the parent or guardian is:
(i) attending a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of his or her child academically or socially,
(ii) participating in child review conferences in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to his or her child regarding special education services, or
(iii) attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning his or her child such as retention and promotion
AND
notifies the principal of the school of his or her presence at the school
OR UNLESS the offender has permission to be present from the superintendent or the school board or in the case of a private school from the principal.
In the case of a public school, if permission is granted, the superintendent or school board president must inform the principal of the school where the sex offender will be present. Notification includes the nature of the sex offender's visit and the hours in which the sex offender will be present in the school. The sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office when he or she arrives on school property and when he or she departs from school property. If the sex offender is to be present in the vicinity of children, the sex offender has the duty to remain under the direct supervision of a school official.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to knowingly be present in any school building, on real property comprising any school, or in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity when persons under the age of 18 are present in the building, on the grounds or in the conveyance,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a student attending the school AND the parent or guardian is:
(i) attending a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of his or her child academically or socially,
(ii) participating in child review conferences in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to his or her child regarding special education services, or
(iii) attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning his or her child such as retention and promotion
AND
notifies the principal of the school of his or her presence at the school
OR UNLESS the offender has permission to be present from the superintendent or the school board or in the case of a private school from the principal.
In the case of a public school, if permission is granted, the superintendent or school board president must inform the principal of the school where the sex offender will be present. Notification includes the nature of the sex offender's visit and the hours in which the sex offender will be present in the school. The sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office when he or she arrives on school property and when he or she departs from school property. If the sex offender is to be present in the vicinity of children, the sex offender has the duty to remain under the direct supervision of a school official.
Presence Near a Posted Bus Stop
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY be present within 100 feet of a site POSTED as a pick-up or discharge stop for a conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity WHEN one or more persons under the age of 18 are present at the site.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY be present within 100 feet of a site POSTED as a pick-up or discharge stop for a conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity WHEN one or more persons under the age of 18 are present at the site.
Approaching/Contacting/Communicating With Minors at Public Parks or Privately Owned Indoor Playground/Recreation Facilities
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a-10)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY be present in any public park building, a playground or recreation area within any publicly accessible privately owned building, or on real property comprising any public park when persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds and to approach, contact, or communicate with a child under 18 years of age, unless the offender is a parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age present in the building or on the grounds.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (a-10)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY be present in any public park building, a playground or recreation area within any publicly accessible privately owned building, or on real property comprising any public park when persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds and to approach, contact, or communicate with a child under 18 years of age, unless the offender is a parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age present in the building or on the grounds.
Loitering Near a School Building
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY loiter within 500 feet of a school building or real property comprising any school WHILE persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a student attending the school and the parent or guardian is:
(i) attending a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of his or her child academically or socially,
(ii) participating in child review conferences in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to his or her child regarding special education services, or
(iii) attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning his or her child such as retention and promotion and notifies the principal of the school of his or her presence at the school
OR has permission to be present from the superintendent or the school board or in the case of a private school from the principal.
In the case of a public school, if permission is granted, the superintendent or school board president must inform the principal of the school where the sex offender will be present. Notification includes the nature of the sex offender's visit and the hours in which the sex offender will be present in the school. The sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office when he or she arrives on school property and when he or she departs from school property. If the sex offender is to be present in the vicinity of children, the sex offender has the duty to remain under the direct supervision of a school official.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY loiter within 500 feet of a school building or real property comprising any school WHILE persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a student attending the school and the parent or guardian is:
(i) attending a conference at the school with school personnel to discuss the progress of his or her child academically or socially,
(ii) participating in child review conferences in which evaluation and placement decisions may be made with respect to his or her child regarding special education services, or
(iii) attending conferences to discuss other student issues concerning his or her child such as retention and promotion and notifies the principal of the school of his or her presence at the school
OR has permission to be present from the superintendent or the school board or in the case of a private school from the principal.
In the case of a public school, if permission is granted, the superintendent or school board president must inform the principal of the school where the sex offender will be present. Notification includes the nature of the sex offender's visit and the hours in which the sex offender will be present in the school. The sex offender is responsible for notifying the principal's office when he or she arrives on school property and when he or she departs from school property. If the sex offender is to be present in the vicinity of children, the sex offender has the duty to remain under the direct supervision of a school official.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
Approaching/Contacting/Communicating With Minors While Loitering Near a Public Park
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-2)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY loiter on a public way within 500 feet of a public park building or real property comprising any public park while persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds AND to approach, contact, or communicate with a child under 18 years of age,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age present in the building or on the grounds.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-2)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY loiter on a public way within 500 feet of a public park building or real property comprising any public park while persons under the age of 18 are present in the building or on the grounds AND to approach, contact, or communicate with a child under 18 years of age,
UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of a person under 18 years of age present in the building or on the grounds.
Residence Restriction - Schools
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of a school building or the real property comprising any school that persons UNDER the age of 18 attend.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of a school building or the real property comprising any school that persons UNDER the age of 18 attend.
- Nothing in this subsection (b-5) prohibits a child sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a school building or the real property comprising any school that persons under 18 attend if the property is owned by the child sex offender and was purchased before July 7, 2000 (the effective date of Public Act 91-911).
Residence Restriction - Playgrounds, Daycares, Facility Providing Programs or Services Exclusively to Minors
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-10)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of a playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, day care home, group day care home, or a facility providing programs or services EXCLUSIVELY directed toward persons under 18 years of age.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Residency Restrictions Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-10)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of a playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, day care home, group day care home, or a facility providing programs or services EXCLUSIVELY directed toward persons under 18 years of age.
- Nothing in this subsection (b-10) prohibits a child sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a playground or a facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age if the property is owned by the child sex offender and was purchased before July 7, 2000.
- Nothing in this subsection (b-10) prohibits a child sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a child care institution, day care center, or part day child care facility if the property is owned by the child sex offender and was purchased before June 26, 2006.
- Nothing in this subsection (b-10) prohibits a child sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a day care home or group day care home if the property is owned by the child sex offender and was purchased before August 14, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-821).
This statute is currently being challenged in the Residency Restrictions Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
Residence Restriction - Victim
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-15)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of the victim of the sex offense.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-15)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY reside within 500 feet of the victim of the sex offense.
- Nothing in this subsection (b-15) prohibits a child sex offender from residing within 500 feet of the victim if the property in which the child sex offender resides is owned by the child sex offender and was purchased before August 22, 2002.
- This subsection (b-15) does not apply if the victim of the sex offense is 21 years of age or older.
Electronic Communication with Minors
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-20)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY communicate, OTHER THAN FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE under Illinois law, using the Internet or any other digital media, with a person under 18 years of age or with a person whom he or she believes to be a person under 18 years of age, UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of the person under 18 years of age.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (b-20)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY communicate, OTHER THAN FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE under Illinois law, using the Internet or any other digital media, with a person under 18 years of age or with a person whom he or she believes to be a person under 18 years of age, UNLESS the offender is a parent or guardian of the person under 18 years of age.
Affiliation with or Presence in a Facility Providing Programs/Services Exclusively to Minors
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, manage, be employed by, volunteer at, be associated with, or knowingly be present at any:
(i) facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under the age of 18;
(ii) day care center;
(iii) part day child care facility;
(iv) child care institution;
(v) school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age;
(vi) day care home; or
(vii) group day care home.
This does not prohibit a child sex offender from owning the real property upon which the programs or services are offered or upon which the day care center, part day child care facility, child care institution, or school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age is located, provided the child sex offender refrains from being present on the premises for the hours during which:
(1) the programs or services are being offered or
(2) the day care center, part day child care facility, child care institution, or school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age, day care home, or group day care home is operated.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, manage, be employed by, volunteer at, be associated with, or knowingly be present at any:
(i) facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under the age of 18;
(ii) day care center;
(iii) part day child care facility;
(iv) child care institution;
(v) school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age;
(vi) day care home; or
(vii) group day care home.
This does not prohibit a child sex offender from owning the real property upon which the programs or services are offered or upon which the day care center, part day child care facility, child care institution, or school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age is located, provided the child sex offender refrains from being present on the premises for the hours during which:
(1) the programs or services are being offered or
(2) the day care center, part day child care facility, child care institution, or school providing before and after school programs for children under 18 years of age, day care home, or group day care home is operated.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
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Participation in Holiday Events Involving Children
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-2)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to PARTICIPATE in a holiday event involving children under 18 years of age,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween, wearing a Santa Claus costume on or preceding Christmas, being employed as a department store Santa Claus, or wearing an Easter Bunny costume on or preceding Easter.
For the purposes of this subsection, child sex offender has the meaning as defined in this Section, but does not include as a sex offense under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Section, the offense under subsection (c) of Section 11-1.50 of this Code.
This subsection DOES NOT APPLY TO a child sex offender who is a parent or guardian of children under 18 years of age that are present in the home and other non-familial minors are not present.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
See our Legal page for more information on the current status of the lawsuit.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-2)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to PARTICIPATE in a holiday event involving children under 18 years of age,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO distributing candy or other items to children on Halloween, wearing a Santa Claus costume on or preceding Christmas, being employed as a department store Santa Claus, or wearing an Easter Bunny costume on or preceding Easter.
For the purposes of this subsection, child sex offender has the meaning as defined in this Section, but does not include as a sex offense under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Section, the offense under subsection (c) of Section 11-1.50 of this Code.
This subsection DOES NOT APPLY TO a child sex offender who is a parent or guardian of children under 18 years of age that are present in the home and other non-familial minors are not present.
This statute is currently being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit.
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Involvement with County Fairs
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, manage, be employed by, or be associated with any county fair WHEN persons under the age of 18 are present.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-5)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, manage, be employed by, or be associated with any county fair WHEN persons under the age of 18 are present.
Rental of Real Estate to People with Children
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-6)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender WHO OWNS AND RESIDES AT residential real estate to KNOWINGLY rent ANY residential unit WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING IN WHICH HE OR SHE RESIDES to a person who is the parent or guardian of a child or children under 18 years of age. This subsection shall apply only to leases or other rental arrangements entered into after January 1, 2009 (the effective date of Public Act 95-820).
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-6)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender WHO OWNS AND RESIDES AT residential real estate to KNOWINGLY rent ANY residential unit WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING IN WHICH HE OR SHE RESIDES to a person who is the parent or guardian of a child or children under 18 years of age. This subsection shall apply only to leases or other rental arrangements entered into after January 1, 2009 (the effective date of Public Act 95-820).
Providing Programs or Services to Minors
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-7)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY offer OR provide any programs or services to persons under 18 years of age in his or her residence or the residence of another or in any facility for the purpose of offering or providing such programs or services, whether such programs or services are offered or provided by contract, agreement, arrangement, or on a volunteer basis.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-7)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY offer OR provide any programs or services to persons under 18 years of age in his or her residence or the residence of another or in any facility for the purpose of offering or providing such programs or services, whether such programs or services are offered or provided by contract, agreement, arrangement, or on a volunteer basis.
Operating Certain Types of Vehicles
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-8)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, whether authorized to do so or not, any of the following vehicles: (1) a vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped to be used for the retail sale of food or beverages, including but not limited to an ice cream truck;
(2) an authorized emergency vehicle; or
(3) a rescue vehicle.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (c-8)
It is unlawful for a child sex offender to KNOWINGLY operate, whether authorized to do so or not, any of the following vehicles: (1) a vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped to be used for the retail sale of food or beverages, including but not limited to an ice cream truck;
(2) an authorized emergency vehicle; or
(3) a rescue vehicle.
Definitions - "child sex offender"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(1)
"Child sex offender" means any person who:
(i) has been charged under Illinois law, or any substantially similar federal law or law of another state, with a sex offense set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection (d) or the attempt to commit an included sex offense, and the victim is a person under 18 years of age at the time of the offense; and:
(A) is convicted of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(B) is found not guilty by reason of insanity of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(C) is found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(D) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged commission or attempted commission of such offense; or
(E) is found not guilty by reason of insanity following a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or of the attempted commission of such offense; or
(F) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged violation or attempted commission of such offense; or
(ii) is certified as a sexually dangerous person pursuant to the Illinois Sexually Dangerous Persons Act, or any substantially similar federal law or the law of another state, when any conduct giving rise to such certification is committed or attempted against a person less than 18 years of age; or
(iii) is subject to the provisions of Section 2 of the Interstate Agreements on Sexually Dangerous Persons Act. Convictions that result from or are connected with the same act, or result from offenses committed at the same time, shall be counted for the purpose of this Section as one conviction. Any conviction set aside pursuant to law is not a conviction for purposes of this Section.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(1)
"Child sex offender" means any person who:
(i) has been charged under Illinois law, or any substantially similar federal law or law of another state, with a sex offense set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection (d) or the attempt to commit an included sex offense, and the victim is a person under 18 years of age at the time of the offense; and:
(A) is convicted of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(B) is found not guilty by reason of insanity of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(C) is found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or an attempt to commit such offense; or
(D) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged commission or attempted commission of such offense; or
(E) is found not guilty by reason of insanity following a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (c) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 of such offense or of the attempted commission of such offense; or
(F) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to a federal law or the law of another state substantially similar to subsection (a) of Section 104-25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged violation or attempted commission of such offense; or
(ii) is certified as a sexually dangerous person pursuant to the Illinois Sexually Dangerous Persons Act, or any substantially similar federal law or the law of another state, when any conduct giving rise to such certification is committed or attempted against a person less than 18 years of age; or
(iii) is subject to the provisions of Section 2 of the Interstate Agreements on Sexually Dangerous Persons Act. Convictions that result from or are connected with the same act, or result from offenses committed at the same time, shall be counted for the purpose of this Section as one conviction. Any conviction set aside pursuant to law is not a conviction for purposes of this Section.
Definitions - "sex offense"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(2)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2.5), "sex offense" means:
(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012:
(ii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age:
(iii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age and the defendant is not a parent of the victim:
(iv) A violation of any former law of this State substantially equivalent to any offense listed in clause (2)(i) or (2)(ii) of subsection (d) of this Section.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(2)
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2.5), "sex offense" means:
(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012:
- 10-4 (forcible detention),
- 10-7 (aiding or abetting child abduction under Section 10-5(b)(10)),
- 10-5(b)(10) (child luring),
- 11-1.40 (predatory criminal sexual assault of a child),
- 11-6 (indecent solicitation of a child)
- 11-6.5 (indecent solicitation of an adult)
- 11-9.1 (sexual exploitation of a child)
- 11-9.2 (custodial sexual misconduct)
- 11-9.5 (sexual misconduct with a person with a disability)
- 11-11 (sexual relations within families)
- 11-14.3(a)(1) (promoting prostitution by advancing prostitution)
- 11-14.3(a)(2)(A) (promoting prostitution by profiting from prostitution by compelling a person to be a prostitute)
- 11-14.3(a)(2)(C) (promoting prostitution by profiting from prostitution by means other than as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 11-14.3),
- 11-14.4 (promoting juvenile prostitution),
- 11-18.1 (patronizing a juvenile prostitute),
- 11-20.1 (child pornography),
- 11-20.1B (aggravated child pornography),
- 11-21 (harmful material),
- 11-25 (grooming),
- 11-26 (traveling to meet a minor),
- 12-33 (ritualized abuse of a child),
- 11-20 (obscenity) (when that offense was committed in any school, on real property comprising any school, in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity, or in a public park),
- 11-30 (public indecency) (when committed in a school, on real property comprising a school, in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school related activity, or in a public park).
- An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
(ii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age:
- 11-1.20 (criminal sexual assault),
- 11-1.30 (aggravated criminal sexual assault),
- 11-1.50 (criminal sexual abuse),
- 11-1.60 (aggravated criminal sexual abuse).
- An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
(iii) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, when the victim is a person under 18 years of age and the defendant is not a parent of the victim:
- 10-1 (kidnapping),
- 10-2 (aggravated kidnapping),
- 10-3 (unlawful restraint),
- 10-3.1 (aggravated unlawful restraint),
- 11-9.1(A) (permitting sexual abuse of a child).
- An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
(iv) A violation of any former law of this State substantially equivalent to any offense listed in clause (2)(i) or (2)(ii) of subsection (d) of this Section.
Definitions - "sex offense" for residence restrictions in (b-5) and (b-10)
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(2.5)
For the purposes of subsections (b-5) and (b-10) only, a sex offense means:
(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012:
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(2.5)
For the purposes of subsections (b-5) and (b-10) only, a sex offense means:
(i) A violation of any of the following Sections of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012:
- 10-5(b)(10) (child luring),
- 10-7 (aiding or abetting child abduction under Section 10-5(b)(10)),
- 11-1.40 (predatory criminal sexual assault of a child),
- 11-6 (indecent solicitation of a child),
- 11-6.5 (indecent solicitation of an adult),
- 11-9.2 (custodial sexual misconduct),
- 11-9.5 (sexual misconduct with a person with a disability),
- 11-11 (sexual relations within families),
- 11-14.3(a)(1) (promoting prostitution by advancing prostitution),
- 11-14.3(a)(2)(A) (promoting prostitution by profiting from prostitution by compelling a person to be a prostitute),
- 11-14.3(a)(2)(C) (promoting prostitution by profiting from prostitution by means other than as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 11-14.3),
- 11-14.4 (promoting juvenile prostitution),
- 11-18.1 (patronizing a juvenile prostitute),
- 11-20.1 (child pornography),
- 11-20.1B (aggravated child pornography),
- 11-25 (grooming),
- 11-26 (traveling to meet a minor), or
- 12-33 (ritualized abuse of a child).
- An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
- 11-1.20 (criminal sexual assault),
- 11-1.30 (aggravated criminal sexual assault),
- 11-1.60 (aggravated criminal sexual abuse), and
- subsection (a) of Section 11-1.50 (criminal sexual abuse).
- An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
Definitions - "substantially similar federal law or law of another state"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(3)
A conviction for an offense of federal law or the law of another state that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Section shall constitute a conviction for the purpose of this Section. A finding or adjudication as a sexually dangerous person under any federal law or law of another state that is substantially equivalent to the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act shall constitute an adjudication for the purposes of this Section.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(3)
A conviction for an offense of federal law or the law of another state that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Section shall constitute a conviction for the purpose of this Section. A finding or adjudication as a sexually dangerous person under any federal law or law of another state that is substantially equivalent to the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act shall constitute an adjudication for the purposes of this Section.
Definitions - "authorized emergency vehicle", "rescue vehicle" and "vehicle"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(4)
"Authorized emergency vehicle", "rescue vehicle", and "vehicle" have the meanings ascribed to them in Sections 1-105, 1-171.8 and 1-217, respectively, of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(4)
"Authorized emergency vehicle", "rescue vehicle", and "vehicle" have the meanings ascribed to them in Sections 1-105, 1-171.8 and 1-217, respectively, of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Definitions - "child care institution"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(5)
"Child care institution" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.06 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(5)
"Child care institution" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.06 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
Definition - "day care center"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(6)
"Day care center" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.09 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(6)
"Day care center" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.09 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
Definition - "day care home"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(7)
"Day care home" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.18 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(7)
"Day care home" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.18 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
Definition - "facility providing programs or services directed towards persons under the age of 18"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(8)
"Facility providing programs or services directed towards persons under the age of 18" means any facility providing programs or services exclusively directed towards persons under the age of 18.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(8)
"Facility providing programs or services directed towards persons under the age of 18" means any facility providing programs or services exclusively directed towards persons under the age of 18.
Definition - "group day care home"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(9)
"Group day care home" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.20 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(9)
"Group day care home" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.20 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
Definition - "internet"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(10)
"Internet" has the meaning set forth in Section 16-0.1 of this Code.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(10)
"Internet" has the meaning set forth in Section 16-0.1 of this Code.
Definition - "loiter"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(11)
"Loiter" means:
(i) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle, or remaining in or around school or public park property.
(ii) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle, or remaining in or around school or public park property, for the purpose of committing or attempting to commit a sex offense.
(iii) Entering or remaining in a building in or around school property, other than the offender's residence.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(11)
"Loiter" means:
(i) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle, or remaining in or around school or public park property.
(ii) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle, or remaining in or around school or public park property, for the purpose of committing or attempting to commit a sex offense.
(iii) Entering or remaining in a building in or around school property, other than the offender's residence.
Definition - "part day child care facility"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(12)
"Part day child care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.10 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(12)
"Part day child care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.10 of the Child Care Act of 1969.
Definition - "playground"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(13)
"Playground" means a piece of land owned or controlled by a unit of local government that is designated by the unit of local government for use solely or primarily for children's recreation.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(13)
"Playground" means a piece of land owned or controlled by a unit of local government that is designated by the unit of local government for use solely or primarily for children's recreation.
Definition - "public park"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(14)
"Public park" includes a park, forest preserve, bikeway, trail, or conservation area under the jurisdiction of the State or a unit of local government.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(14)
"Public park" includes a park, forest preserve, bikeway, trail, or conservation area under the jurisdiction of the State or a unit of local government.
Definition - "school"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(15)
"School" means a public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(15)
"School" means a public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school.
Definition - "school official"
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(16)
"School official" means the principal, a teacher, or any other certified employee of the school, the superintendent of schools or a member of the school board.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (d)(16)
"School official" means the principal, a teacher, or any other certified employee of the school, the superintendent of schools or a member of the school board.
Measurement of 500 feet
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (e)
For the purposes of this Section, the 500 feet distance shall be measured from: (1) the edge of the property of the school building or the real property comprising the school that is closest to the edge of the property of the child sex offender's residence or where he or she is loitering, and (2) the edge of the property comprising the public park building or the real property comprising the public park, playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, or facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age, or a victim of the sex offense who is under 21 years of age, to the edge of the child sex offender's place of residence or place where he or she is loitering.
720 ILCS 5/11-9.3 (e)
For the purposes of this Section, the 500 feet distance shall be measured from: (1) the edge of the property of the school building or the real property comprising the school that is closest to the edge of the property of the child sex offender's residence or where he or she is loitering, and (2) the edge of the property comprising the public park building or the real property comprising the public park, playground, child care institution, day care center, part day child care facility, or facility providing programs or services exclusively directed toward persons under 18 years of age, or a victim of the sex offense who is under 21 years of age, to the edge of the child sex offender's place of residence or place where he or she is loitering.
Park Presence/Loitering Restrictions
720 ILCS 5/11-9.4-1
Sexual predator and child sex offender; presence or loitering in or near public parks prohibited.
(a) For the purposes of this Section:
(c) It is unlawful for a sexual predator or a child sex offender to knowingly loiter on a public way within 500 feet of a public park building or real property comprising any public park. For the purposes of this subsection (c), the 500 feet distance shall be measured from the edge of the property comprising the public park building or the real property comprising the public park.
(d) Sentence. A person who violates this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, except that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
This statute is being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit. In that lawsuit the attorney for the state in the state's Motion to Dismiss said this about the meaning of "Public Way":
While “public way” is not defined in the statute, this term has a recognized plain meaning under Illinois law. “[A] public way is defined as any passageway (as an alley, road, highway, boulevard, turnpike) or part thereof (as a bridge) open as of right to the public and designed for travel.” People v. Dexter, 768 N.E.2d 753, 756 (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). The way must be controlled and maintained by government authorities, and not merely privately owned land that has been made available for public use. Id. Thus, a child sex offender may visit a private home that is within 500 feet of a public park, as long as he does not loiter in the streets or sidewalks around the home. Dkt. 1 ¶ 33-35.
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720 ILCS 5/11-9.4-1
Sexual predator and child sex offender; presence or loitering in or near public parks prohibited.
(a) For the purposes of this Section:
- "Child sex offender" has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection (d) of Section 11-9.3 of this Code, but does not include as a sex offense under paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Section 11-9.3, the offenses under subsections (b) and (c) of Section 11-1.50 or subsections (b) and (c) of Section 12-15 of this Code.
- "Public park" includes a park, forest preserve, bikeway, trail, or conservation area under the jurisdiction of the State or a unit of local government.
- "Loiter" means: (i) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle or remaining in or around public park property. (ii) Standing, sitting idly, whether or not the person is in a vehicle or remaining in or around public park property, for the purpose of committing or attempting to commit a sex offense.
- "Sexual predator" has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection (E) of Section 2 of the Sex Offender Registration Act.
(c) It is unlawful for a sexual predator or a child sex offender to knowingly loiter on a public way within 500 feet of a public park building or real property comprising any public park. For the purposes of this subsection (c), the 500 feet distance shall be measured from the edge of the property comprising the public park building or the real property comprising the public park.
(d) Sentence. A person who violates this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, except that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony.
This statute is being challenged in the Void for Vagueness Lawsuit. In that lawsuit the attorney for the state in the state's Motion to Dismiss said this about the meaning of "Public Way":
While “public way” is not defined in the statute, this term has a recognized plain meaning under Illinois law. “[A] public way is defined as any passageway (as an alley, road, highway, boulevard, turnpike) or part thereof (as a bridge) open as of right to the public and designed for travel.” People v. Dexter, 768 N.E.2d 753, 756 (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). The way must be controlled and maintained by government authorities, and not merely privately owned land that has been made available for public use. Id. Thus, a child sex offender may visit a private home that is within 500 feet of a public park, as long as he does not loiter in the streets or sidewalks around the home. Dkt. 1 ¶ 33-35.
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Registration and Community Notification
730 ILCS 150 Sex Offender Registration Act
Sec. 2 Definitions
Sec. 3 Duty to Register
Sec. 6 Duty to Report (Change of Address/School/Employment)
Sec. 6-5 Out-of-State Employee or Student; Duty to Report Change
Sec. 7 Duration of Registration
Sec. 8 Registration and DNA Submission Requirements
Sec. 8-5 Verification Requirements
Sec. 9 Public Inspection of Registration Data
Sec. 10 Penalty
730 ILCS 152 Sex Offender Community Notification Law
Sec. 105 Definitions
Sec. 115 Sex Offender Database
Sec. 117 Dissemination of Lists to Interested Organizations
Sec. 120 Community Notification of Sex Offenders
Sec. 122 Special Alerts
Sec. 130 Immunity
730 ILCS 154 Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act
Sec. 2 Definitions
Sec. 3 Duty to Register
Sec. 6 Duty to Report (Change of Address/School/Employment)
Sec. 6-5 Out-of-State Employee or Student; Duty to Report Change
Sec. 7 Duration of Registration
Sec. 8 Registration and DNA Submission Requirements
Sec. 8-5 Verification Requirements
Sec. 9 Public Inspection of Registration Data
Sec. 10 Penalty
730 ILCS 152 Sex Offender Community Notification Law
Sec. 105 Definitions
Sec. 115 Sex Offender Database
Sec. 117 Dissemination of Lists to Interested Organizations
Sec. 120 Community Notification of Sex Offenders
Sec. 122 Special Alerts
Sec. 130 Immunity
730 ILCS 154 Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act
Conditions of Probation and Supervised Release
730 ILCS 110 Probation and Probation Officers Act
Sec. 16.2 Verification of Address While on Probation
730 ILCS 5 Unified Code of Corrections
Sec. 3-3-7 Conditions of Parole, Mandatory Supervised Release, or Aftercare Release
(a)(7.5) Successful Completion of Sex Offender Treatment
(a)(7.6) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(a)(7.7) Sexual Predators Required to Wear an Electronic Monitoring Device
(a)(7.8) Child Sex Offenders Prohibited from Communicating with Unrelated Minors Via Internet
(a)(7.9) Consent to Search of Computers and Other Devices Able to Access Internet or Store Electronic files
(a)(7.10) Possession of Erectile Dysfunction Rx Prohibited
(a)(7.11) Restricted Access to Devices with Internet Capability
(a)(7.12) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
(a)(7.13) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(a)(16) Participation in Holiday Events with Non-Familial Minors Prohibited
Sec. 3.3-7.5 Communication Via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited\
Sec. 3.3-7.6 Restricted Access to Devices with Internet Capability
Sec. 3-3-7 (b-1) Other Conditions
(1) Approved Residence
(2) Comply with SORA
(3) Notify Third Parties
(4) Obtain Approval for Employment or Training
(5) Restricted Employment or Volunteer Activities Involving Contact with Children
(6) Minimum Period of Electronic Monitoring
(7) Limited Movement
(8) Limited Contact with Specified Persons
(9) Restricted Contact with Minors Without Prior Approval
(10) No Possession of Pornographic Materials
(11) No Patronizing of Sexually Oriented Entertainment
(12) Presence in Places Where Children Congregate
(13) No Possession of Specified Contraband
(14) Maintain Written Daily Log
(15) Compliance with Special Conditions to Restrict Access to Potential Victims
(16) Annual Polygraph
(17) Maintain Travel Log
(18) Prior Approval Before Driving Alone in Vehicle
Sec. 5-6-3 Conditions of Probation and Conditional Discharge
(a)(8.5) Successful Completion of Sex Offender Treatment
(a)(8.6) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(a)(8.9) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
(a)(10) Participation in Holiday Events with Non-Familial Minors Prohibited
(a)(11) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(a)(17) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(a)(18) Restricted Use of Computers with Internet Capability
(i-5) Fees for Costs of Treatment, Assessment, Evaluation for Risk Monitoring Based on Ability to Pay
(n) Limited Contact and Availability for Required Evaluations and Treatment Programs
(o) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(p) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(q) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(r) Restricted Use of Computers with Internet Capability
(s) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(t) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
Sec. 16.2 Verification of Address While on Probation
730 ILCS 5 Unified Code of Corrections
Sec. 3-3-7 Conditions of Parole, Mandatory Supervised Release, or Aftercare Release
(a)(7.5) Successful Completion of Sex Offender Treatment
(a)(7.6) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(a)(7.7) Sexual Predators Required to Wear an Electronic Monitoring Device
(a)(7.8) Child Sex Offenders Prohibited from Communicating with Unrelated Minors Via Internet
(a)(7.9) Consent to Search of Computers and Other Devices Able to Access Internet or Store Electronic files
(a)(7.10) Possession of Erectile Dysfunction Rx Prohibited
(a)(7.11) Restricted Access to Devices with Internet Capability
(a)(7.12) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
(a)(7.13) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(a)(16) Participation in Holiday Events with Non-Familial Minors Prohibited
Sec. 3.3-7.5 Communication Via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited\
Sec. 3.3-7.6 Restricted Access to Devices with Internet Capability
Sec. 3-3-7 (b-1) Other Conditions
(1) Approved Residence
(2) Comply with SORA
(3) Notify Third Parties
(4) Obtain Approval for Employment or Training
(5) Restricted Employment or Volunteer Activities Involving Contact with Children
(6) Minimum Period of Electronic Monitoring
(7) Limited Movement
(8) Limited Contact with Specified Persons
(9) Restricted Contact with Minors Without Prior Approval
(10) No Possession of Pornographic Materials
(11) No Patronizing of Sexually Oriented Entertainment
(12) Presence in Places Where Children Congregate
(13) No Possession of Specified Contraband
(14) Maintain Written Daily Log
(15) Compliance with Special Conditions to Restrict Access to Potential Victims
(16) Annual Polygraph
(17) Maintain Travel Log
(18) Prior Approval Before Driving Alone in Vehicle
Sec. 5-6-3 Conditions of Probation and Conditional Discharge
(a)(8.5) Successful Completion of Sex Offender Treatment
(a)(8.6) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(a)(8.9) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
(a)(10) Participation in Holiday Events with Non-Familial Minors Prohibited
(a)(11) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(a)(17) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(a)(18) Restricted Use of Computers with Internet Capability
(i-5) Fees for Costs of Treatment, Assessment, Evaluation for Risk Monitoring Based on Ability to Pay
(n) Limited Contact and Availability for Required Evaluations and Treatment Programs
(o) Residence in the Same Condo or Apartment Unit with Other Sex Offenders Prohibited
(p) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(q) Communication via Internet with Relatives Who are Minors Prohibited
(r) Restricted Use of Computers with Internet Capability
(s) Use of Computer Scrub Software Prohibited
(t) Access to Social Networking Websites Prohibited
Sex Offenses
720 ILCS 5 Criminal Code of 2012
Article 11. Sex Offenses
*=Registerable "Sex Offense" per 730 ILCS 150/2(B)
**="Sexual Predator" per 730 ILCS 150/2(E)
Subdivision 1. General Definitions
Sec. 11-0.1 Definitions
Subdivision 5. Major Sex Offenses
Sec. 11-1.10 General Provisions
Sec. 11-1.20 Criminal Sexual Assault* **
Sec. 11-1.30 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault* **
Sec. 11-1.40 Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child* **
Sec. 11-1.50 Criminal Sexual Abuse*
Sec. 11-1.60 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse* **
Sec. 11-1.70 Defenses with Respect to Offenses Described in Sec. 11-1.20 through 11-1.60
Sec. 11-1.80 Civil Liability
Sec. 11-6 Indecent Solicitation of a Child*
Sec. 11-6.5 Indecent Solicitation of an Adult*
Sec. 11-6.6 Solicitation to Meet a Child
Subdivision 10. Vulnerable Victim Offenses
Sec. 11-9.1 Sexual Exploitation of a Child*
Sec. 11-9.1A Permitting Sexual Abuse of a Child*
Sec. 11-9.1B Failure to Report Sexual Abuse of a Child
Sec. 11-9.2 Custodial Sexual Misconduct*
Sec. 11-9.3 "Child Sex Offender" Restrictions (above)
Sec. 11-9.4-1 Park Presence/Loitering Restrictions
Sec. 11-9.5 Sexual Misconduct with a Person with a Disability*
Sec. 11-11 Sexual Relations within Families*
Subdivision 15. Prostititution Offenses
Sec. 11-14 Prostitution
Sec. 11-14.1 Solicitation of a Sexual Act
Sec. 11-14.3 Promoting Prostitution*
Sec. 11-14.4 Promoting Juvenile Prostitution* **
Sec. 11-15.1 Soliciting for a Juvenile Prostitute*
Sec. 11-17.1 Keeping a Place of Juvenile Prostitution*
Sec. 11-18 Patronizing a Prostitute
Sec. 11-18.1 Patronizing a Minor Engaged in Prostitution*
Sec. 11-19.1 Juvenile Pimping* **
Sec. 11-19.2 Exploitation of a Child*
Subdivision 20. Pornography Offenses
Sec. 11-20 Obscenity
Sec. 11-20.1 Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-20.1B Aggravated Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-20.2 Duty of Commerical Firm and Photographic Print Processors or Computer Technicians to Report Sexual Depiction of Children
Sec. 20.3 Aggravated Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-21 Harmful Material
Sec. 11-22 Tie-in Sales of Obscene Publications to Distributors
Sec. 11-23 Posting of Identifying or Graphic Information on a Pornographic Internet Site or Possessing Graphic Information with Pornographic Material
Sec. 11-23.5 Non-consensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images
Sec. 11-24 Child Photography by Sex Offender
Subdivision 25. Other Offenses
Sec. 11-25 Grooming*
Sec. 11-26 Traveling to Meet a Minor*
Sec. 11-30 Public Indecency* (registrable for a 3rd or subsequent conviction)
Sec. 11-35 Adultery
Sec. 11-40 Fornication
Sec. 11-45 Bigamy and Marrying a Bigamist
Other Registrable Offenses per 730 ILCS 150/2
Sec. 9-1 First Degree Murder if the Offense was Sexually Motivated
Sec. 10-1 Kidnapping*
Sec. 10-2 Aggravated Kidnapping*
Sec. 10-3 Unlawful Restraint*
Sec. 10-3.1 Aggravated Unlawfaul Restraint*
Sec. 10-4 Forcible Detention (victim <18 years of age)*
Sec. 10-5 Child Abduction*
Sec. 10-5.1 Luring of a Minor**
Sec. 12-33 Ritualized Abuse of a Child*
Article 11. Sex Offenses
*=Registerable "Sex Offense" per 730 ILCS 150/2(B)
**="Sexual Predator" per 730 ILCS 150/2(E)
Subdivision 1. General Definitions
Sec. 11-0.1 Definitions
Subdivision 5. Major Sex Offenses
Sec. 11-1.10 General Provisions
Sec. 11-1.20 Criminal Sexual Assault* **
Sec. 11-1.30 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault* **
Sec. 11-1.40 Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child* **
Sec. 11-1.50 Criminal Sexual Abuse*
Sec. 11-1.60 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse* **
Sec. 11-1.70 Defenses with Respect to Offenses Described in Sec. 11-1.20 through 11-1.60
Sec. 11-1.80 Civil Liability
Sec. 11-6 Indecent Solicitation of a Child*
Sec. 11-6.5 Indecent Solicitation of an Adult*
Sec. 11-6.6 Solicitation to Meet a Child
Subdivision 10. Vulnerable Victim Offenses
Sec. 11-9.1 Sexual Exploitation of a Child*
Sec. 11-9.1A Permitting Sexual Abuse of a Child*
Sec. 11-9.1B Failure to Report Sexual Abuse of a Child
Sec. 11-9.2 Custodial Sexual Misconduct*
Sec. 11-9.3 "Child Sex Offender" Restrictions (above)
Sec. 11-9.4-1 Park Presence/Loitering Restrictions
Sec. 11-9.5 Sexual Misconduct with a Person with a Disability*
Sec. 11-11 Sexual Relations within Families*
Subdivision 15. Prostititution Offenses
Sec. 11-14 Prostitution
Sec. 11-14.1 Solicitation of a Sexual Act
Sec. 11-14.3 Promoting Prostitution*
Sec. 11-14.4 Promoting Juvenile Prostitution* **
Sec. 11-15.1 Soliciting for a Juvenile Prostitute*
Sec. 11-17.1 Keeping a Place of Juvenile Prostitution*
Sec. 11-18 Patronizing a Prostitute
Sec. 11-18.1 Patronizing a Minor Engaged in Prostitution*
Sec. 11-19.1 Juvenile Pimping* **
Sec. 11-19.2 Exploitation of a Child*
Subdivision 20. Pornography Offenses
Sec. 11-20 Obscenity
Sec. 11-20.1 Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-20.1B Aggravated Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-20.2 Duty of Commerical Firm and Photographic Print Processors or Computer Technicians to Report Sexual Depiction of Children
Sec. 20.3 Aggravated Child Pornography* **
Sec. 11-21 Harmful Material
Sec. 11-22 Tie-in Sales of Obscene Publications to Distributors
Sec. 11-23 Posting of Identifying or Graphic Information on a Pornographic Internet Site or Possessing Graphic Information with Pornographic Material
Sec. 11-23.5 Non-consensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images
Sec. 11-24 Child Photography by Sex Offender
Subdivision 25. Other Offenses
Sec. 11-25 Grooming*
Sec. 11-26 Traveling to Meet a Minor*
Sec. 11-30 Public Indecency* (registrable for a 3rd or subsequent conviction)
Sec. 11-35 Adultery
Sec. 11-40 Fornication
Sec. 11-45 Bigamy and Marrying a Bigamist
Other Registrable Offenses per 730 ILCS 150/2
Sec. 9-1 First Degree Murder if the Offense was Sexually Motivated
Sec. 10-1 Kidnapping*
Sec. 10-2 Aggravated Kidnapping*
Sec. 10-3 Unlawful Restraint*
Sec. 10-3.1 Aggravated Unlawfaul Restraint*
Sec. 10-4 Forcible Detention (victim <18 years of age)*
Sec. 10-5 Child Abduction*
Sec. 10-5.1 Luring of a Minor**
Sec. 12-33 Ritualized Abuse of a Child*