2015 Articles

The Property Tax Code has been amended to expand the property tax exemption for disabled veterans. The exemption now extends to property assessed up to a value of $100,000.

The "Hate Crime," "Institutional Vandalism," and "factors in aggravation and extended-term sentencing" sections of the Criminal Code of 2012 (the "Criminal Code") have been amended.

The Freedom of Information Act has been amended to add a new definition for "voluminous request."

A holder of a certificate of sale on a piece of real estate, or any person who acquired title to a piece of real estate pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1509, now has a right to file a strict foreclosure complaint upon discovering the real estate is subject to an omitted subordinate interest.

This bill would amend both the State Records Act and Local Records Act in regard to procedures for destruction of arrest records for arrests based on mistaken identity.

Pursuant to amendments to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, if a municipal code hearing officer's decision is reversed by a court in an administrative review action, the plaintiff is entitled to all reasonable costs (including court costs and attorney's fees), provided that:

Under this new addition to the Illinois Public Aid Code, nursing facility services, home health services, children's habilitation centers, specialized mental health rehabilitation facilities, supportive living facilities, ambulance services, pharmacy services, managed care entities...

On April 28, 2015, the Second District Appellate Court held that the relation back doctrine applies when a wrongful death complaint is timely filed by an improperly appointed special administrator, and an amended complaint substitutes the proper administrator as plaintiff after the limitation period has run.

The Development Authority repealed outdated programs pertaining to single-family mortgage purchases. 47 Ill. Adm. Code 220 and 250 (eff. July 24, 2015).

On July 8, 2015, Representative Durkin proposed changes to Illinois's rules on venue, jury instructions, joint liability, and recovery for medical expenses.

To comply with Section 926C of the federal Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act ("LEOSA"), 18 U.S.C. § 926C(c)(4), the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board ("Board") has adopted new rules regarding the issuance of concealed carry permits to qualifying retired law enforcement officers.

As of March 25, 2015, the Department of Children and Family Services ("DCFS") has imposed four new fingerprinting and criminal history background check obligations on employees and residents of child care facilities and foster homes.

In an effort to clarify the Smoke Free Illinois Act, the Department of Public Health ("DPH") has adopted a new Part titled Smoke Free Illinois Code. 77 Ill. Adm. Code 949 (eff. August 14, 2015).