Ordinance SO2024-0008939
Passed
New Municipal Code Section 8-4-083 prohibiting threatening material placed or affixed on private property to induce intimidation or defamation, whether characterized as a "Hate crime", "Hate incident" or "Intimidation", punishable for each violation by fine or criminal prosecution
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Chicago's City Council added section 8-4-083 to the Municipal Code, criminalizing threatening material on private property, potentially causing alarm, disturbing peace, or provoking violence. It references Illinois Criminal Code's Section 12-7.1 and Section 12-6, and Municipal Code's Sections 8-4-020, 8-4-085, and 2-120-518, defining 'hate crimes', 'hate incidents', and 'intimidation'. Violations incur a $500 to $1,000 fine, effective 10 days post-passage.
Alternate identifiers: O2024-0008939
Sponsors
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Knudsen, Timothy R.Primary Sponsor | Ward 43 |
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Lawson, Bennett R. | Ward 44 |
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Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni | Ward 48 |
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Rodriguez, Michael D. | Ward 22 |
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Cruz, Ruth | Ward 30 |
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Hopkins, Brian | Ward 2 |
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O'Shea, Matthew J. | Ward 19 |
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Conway, William | Ward 34 |
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Clay, Angela | Ward 46 |
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Nugent, Samantha | Ward 39 |
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Martin, Matthew J. | Ward 47 |
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Hadden, Maria E. | Ward 49 |
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La Spata, Daniel | Ward 1 |
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Silverstein, Debra L. | Ward 50 |
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Valencia, Anna M. |