Illinois lawmakers propose to criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and 18-year-old students under House Bill 4241.

Illinois Republican lawmakers introduced House Bill 4241 to criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and 18-year-old students, which are currently legal. If passed, abuse would be a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses. The bill passed the House unanimously, and supporters are urging the Illinois Senate to pass it before spring session ends.