# Mass Gatherings and Curfew

Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 8-16-021 and 8-16-022 regarding Declaration of Curfew for Mass Gatherings and Custody Procedure (Vetoed)

- Record number: **SO2025-0016732**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Hopkins, Brian (with 30 co-sponsors)
- Committee: Committee on Public Safety
- Introduced: Apr 16, 2025
- Final action: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=DCB701D7-DD1A-F011-9989-001DD830A299)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 18, 2025

**27 yea, 22 nay.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. A veto letter was submitted by Mayor Johnson on June 20, 2025. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**Nay (19)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

**Yea (27)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Not voting (1)**: [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37)

Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Nay), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Nay), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Nay)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [Substitute SO2025-0016732 V1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/96aab143-f1ba-4e95-9e7a-e0e7661780b9.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The city can set a short-term curfew for large public gatherings that might be dangerous. Minors must leave the area before the curfew starts, and staying can lead to a fine or community service. Police must check a person’s age and reason before taking action, and many defenses are listed for minors.

- The Superintendent, after consulting the Deputy Mayor, may declare a curfew for public places where a mass gathering of 20 or more people is likely to cause harm.
- A curfew automatically ends after three hours unless extended, and minors must disperse before it begins.
- Minors who remain and parents or guardians who allow them to stay can be fined up to $250 or required to do community service.
- Police must ask for age and reason before enforcing; numerous defenses protect minors in specific situations.
- The Superintendent must report all curfews quarterly to the City Council Committee on Public Safety and appear annually for a hearing.

**Money**

- $250 fine for violating the curfew

**Who**: The ordinance affects minors, their parents or guardians, and the police who enforce the curfew in Chicago.

**Where**: Chicago

## Timeline

- Apr 16, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Apr 30, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Public Safety
- May 20, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Public Safety
- May 21, 2025: Deferred and Published, City Council
- Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council
- Jul 16, 2025: Vetoed, City Council

## Documents

- [Substitute SO2025-0016732 V1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/96aab143-f1ba-4e95-9e7a-e0e7661780b9.pdf) (Legislation)
- [So2025-0016732 D&P C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/03a79726-a488-4a2b-a571-7a9637c35f79.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w2,3,28others - o16732.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/df426b31-fb5b-4d7b-8ce7-c360c3271f07.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Mayoral Veto of SO2025-0016732.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/51a36c3e-54d6-4787-aa28-b58a8f435ae0.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Substitute SO2025-0016732.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5d5d3b70-31d8-4176-a574-c1e1d51ce285.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2025-0016732 Digital Tracking Sheet.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d0eabb04-7498-4025-be9d-37751188b91c.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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