# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-4-350 to establish enhanced penalties for offenses committed in public transportation safety zones

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- Record number: **O2026-0023173**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Feb 10, 2026
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C3046D7D-9606-F111-8406-001DD8071528)

## Timeline

- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [Enhanced protections vulnerable transit riders.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b697e86c-26e9-4b2f-a4eb-e43b8d530c01.pdf) (Legislation)

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