95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB4140


 
Introduced , by Rep. Robert S. Molaro
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













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    Amends the   Wrongs to Children Act.  Provides that it is unlawful for any coach, parent, teacher, or other person to knowingly allow the use of an aluminum bat during a recreational baseball or softball game in which a person under the age of 13 is a participant.  Provides that a violation is a petty offense and is punishable by a fine of $250 for a first offense and $500 for a second or subsequent offense.  Effective immediately.
















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HB4140

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    AN ACT concerning safety.

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The Wrongs to Children Act is amended  by adding 
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Section 5.2 as follows:
 
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    (720 ILCS 150/5.2 new)

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    Sec. 5.2. Use of aluminum bats prohibited.  It is unlawful 
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for any coach, parent, teacher, or other person to knowingly 
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allow the use of an aluminum bat during a recreational baseball 
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or softball game in which a person under the age of 13 is a 
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participant.  Any violation of this Section is a petty offense 
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and is punishable by a fine of $250 for a first offense and 
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$500 for a second or subsequent offense.

 
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    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
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becoming law.