Subject Index Legislation

Increased penalties for arson involving a place of worship P.A. 93-0169

September
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 436
New legislation provides for increased penalties for arson involving a place of worship.

Insurance plans must cover contraceptives P.A. 93-0102

September
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 436
Individual or group policies of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in Illinois after January 1, 2004.

Mortgage Certificate of Relief Act amendments signed into law

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
September
2003
LawPulse
, Page 430
Lenders often fail to send a certificate of release after a mortgage has been paid off. A new law addresses the problem.

New SPAM laws take effect in 2004 P.A. 93-0199

September
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 436
Under new legislation, an initiator of an unsolicited e-mail advertisement must establish either a toll-free telephone number or valid sender-operated.

2003 Spring Session Roundup

By Jim Covington
August
2003
Column
, Page 380
A summary of key bills passed this session by the General Assembly.

Illinois legislature outlaws ephedra P.A. 93-0008

August
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 384
In May 2003, the state legislature enacted the Ephedra Prohibition Act, banning the sale or offer for sale of any dietary supplement containing any quantity of ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids.

New legislation creates Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Act; P.A. 93-0018

August
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 384
The recently enacted Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Prescription Drug Discount Program Act creates a program that will enable eligible senior citizens and disabled persons to purchase prescription drugs at discounted prices.

Statute of limitations expands under Local Governmental Tort Immunity Act P.A. 93-0011

August
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 384
A recent amendment to the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act allows for the commencement of an action for damages for injury or death against any local public entity or public employee.

Gov. Blagojevich signs Equal Pay Act into law P.A. 93-0006

July
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 332
On Mother's Day, Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed into law the Illinois Equal Pay Act.

Cellular radio regulations passed for school bus drivers P.A 92-0730

June
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
In an effort to ensure the safety of school bus drivers and their passengers, the Illinois legislature amended the Illinois Vehicle Code by adding section 12-813.1. 625 ILCS 5/12-813.1.

Department of Agriculture prepares to combat West Nile

June
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
The Illinois Department of Agriculture, anticipating the renewed threat posed by the West Nile Virus, has amended 8 Ill Adm Code 250.

No statute of limitations on certain sex offenses P.A 92-0752

June
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
In accordance with Illinois' recent creation of a DNA database, the legislature amended the list of crimes for which no statute of limitations applies to include any offense involving sexual conduct.

Oral piercing of minors illegal without parental consent P.A 92-0692

June
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 280
Effective January 1, 2003, any person who pierces the body or oral cavity of a person under 18 years of age without written consent of a parent.

Changes made to beneficiaries under Teachers’ Retirement System P.A. 92-0862

May
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
The State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 was amended recently by changing section 6.5.

New exemptions from Firearm Owners Identification Card Act ; P.A. 92-0839 (approved 8-22-02, effective immediately); P.A. 92-0854

May
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
Recent legislation created additional classes of persons exempt from the requirement that a person who owns or possesses a firearm in Illinois must have a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

Termination dates for child support orders clarified ; P.A. 92-0876

May
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 226
Recent amendments to the Illinois Public Aid Code, 305 ILCS 5/10-2, clarify the requirements for termination of child support. Section 10-2.

Governor signs legislation to assist military families P.A. 92-0886

April
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 168
Gov. Blagojevich recently signed legislation that would provide relief to the families of Guard members and reservists who face increased financial burdens when a wage-earner is called up for duty.

New training requirements established for pharmacies P.A. 92-0880

April
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 168
The Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 85 et seq., was recently amended to include a new section 17.1 .

Premises liability for off-road riding facilities P.A. 92-0857

April
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 168
Recent amendments to the Premises Liability Act outline liability guidelines for off-road riding facilities.

Residential treatment program created for female offenders P.A. 92-0806

April
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 168
Recent amendments to the Unified Code of Corrections, 730 ILCS 5/5 et seq., establish residential drug treatment programs for certain female offenders.

Illinois Workforce Investment Board created P.A. 92-0588

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Recently enacted legislation created the Illinois Workforce Investment Board (board), a body formerly known as the Illinois Human Resource Investment Council.

Interstate compact for adult offenders P.A. 92-0571

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
The Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision provides for the control and regulation of the interstate movement offenders, the effective tracking, supervision, and rehabilitation of these offenders by the sending and receiving states.

Legislation creates committee to oversee pharmaceutical assistance for seniors P.A. 92-0594

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Recently enacted legislation created the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Review Committee to gather information and advise state agencies regarding pharmaceutical assistance for Illinois seniors.

New guidelines created governing home loans P.A. 92-0531

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
Recent amendments to the Deposit of State Moneys Act (15 ILCS 520/7) now permit approved financial institutions to place the interest earned by deposited state moneys in a separate account.

Changes to penalties for heroin possession P.A. 92-0698

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
Effective July 19, 2002, amendments to the Illinois Controlled Substances Act provide that the illegal manufacture.

Delinquency fees for unpaid court costs P.A. 92-0653

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
Recent amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure provide that, absent a court-ordered payment schedule.

Highway hire-back to be funded by additional fines P.A. 92-0619

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
Recent legislation amended the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act.

Legislation allows victims of financial identity theft and aggravated financial identity theft to recover in civil action from convicted defendant P.A. 92-0686

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On July 16, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law House Bill 5934.

Legislation creates offense of sexual conduct or sexual contact with animal and increases potential sentence for defendants who commit criminal offense of aggravated criminal sexual assault with dangerous weapon P.A. 92-0721

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On July 25, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law House Bill 4926, which amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to do two separate things.

Legislation prohibits knowingly installing any object in lieu of vehicle’s air bag; P.A. 92-0809

February
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 62
On August 21, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law House Bill 4353, which amends the Criminal Code of 1961 to create the new criminal offense of knowingly installing any object in lieu of an air bag in a vehicle for compensation.

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