Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 150: Wrongs to Children Act
Chapter 720 ILSC 150 of the Illinois Revised Statutes: Criminal Offenses discusses specific actions that are illegal to take against children. It focuses on actions done by the parents or guardians of the children.
What Chapter 150 Covers
This chapter is focused on the exploitation of children. Specifically, it looks at circumstances where an adult cannot legally allow their child to participate in an activity. This is usually done for money. It also discusses exceptions where a child is allowed to work in Illinois.
You can read descriptions of the individual statutes from chapter 150 in plain English using the links below.
Chapter 150 Statutes Explained
- 720 ILCS 150/1 – Exploitation of a Child by a Parent or Guardian (Harmful or Immoral Employment of a Child)
- 720 ILCS 150/2 – Exploitation of a Child by Other Custodians (Receiving or Employing a Child for Illegal Purposes)
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