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ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 8-16-020 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by. adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
8-16-020 Curfew hours for minors.
(a) Definitions. Whenever used in this section:
"Curfew hours" means:
For minors 12 through 16 years of age or older, 10:00 p.m. on any day Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. ofthe following day; and
For minors younger than 12 years of age, 8:30 P.M. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00 A.M. ofthe following day; and
For minors 12 through 16 years of age, 11:00 p.m. on any Friday or Saturday and until 6:00 a.m. ofthe following day; and
(©) For minors younger than 12 years of age, 9:00 P.M. on any Friday or Saturday and until 6:00 A.M. of the following day.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(5) "Minor" means any person under 47 18 years of age.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(10) "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment ofthe function of any bodily member or organ.
"Ticketed or sponsored event" means a civic, charitable, community-sponsored, neighborhood-sponsored, entertainment, sporting, or other event: (i) organized, promoted, and carried out in full compliance with the City's ordinances, rules, and permit requirements by a not-for-profit entitv in good standing with the City, and (ii) that requires a ticket or wristband for admission.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(c) Defenses.
(1) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (b) that the minor was: (Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(H) Exercising First Amendment rights protected by the United States
Constitution, such as the free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, and the right of assembly;
Of
(I) Married or had been married or is an emancipated minor under
the Emancipation of Mature Minors Act, as amended-^; or
(J) Participating in, or returning home immediately after, a ticketed or sponsored event and has documentary evidence of their attendance at such event, including, but not limited to, a ticket stub or wristband with the event name preprinted on it.
(2) It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (b)(3) that the owner, operator, or employee of an establishment promptly notified the police department that a minor was present on the premises ofthe establishment during curfew hours and refused to leave.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following due passage and approval.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
May 20, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Superintendent of Police, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Section 8-16-020 ofthe Municipal Code regarding curfew hours for minors.
Your favorable consideration ofthis ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
CITY OF CHICAGO
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ALD. CHRIS TALIAFERRO Chairman
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
City Hall, Room 300 121 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60602
Phone: (312)744-6213 Fax: (312)744-4593
May 23, 2022
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on Public Safety held a meeting on Friday, May 20, 2022, by virtual remote means to consider the following proposed Orders:
1. 02022-1596 - An ordinance amending Chapter 8-16 of the Municipal Code regarding curfew hours for
minors.
Passed
This recommendation was concurred by the affirmative vote of all the Committee members present for roll call to determine quorum.
Chris Taliaferro; Chairman Committee o Public Safety
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Approved Approved