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School Code amended to include bonds as exempt from indebtedness PA 094-0721

April
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 174
Section 19-1 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/19-1) has been revised to provide that bonds issued by school districts offering K-12 curriculum will not be considered indebtedness regardless of all previous law, including any limitations that may exist under this section. 

Teachers allowed to elect Medicare coverage PA 094-724

April
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 174
The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the Illinois Pension Code (Code) by adding section 17-130.3 (40 ILCS 5/17-130.3).

The Illinois Pension Code expands those entitled to receive monthly and annual increases in annuities PA 094-0719

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
Section 167.1 of the Illinois Pension Code, 40 ILCS 5/5-167.1, has been amended to expand the category of police officers who are subject to both the monthly and annual increases in their annuity to include those born after January 1, 1950, and before January 1, 1955. 

Mental disorder defined regarding acts of sexual violence PA 094-705

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
Effective June 1, 2006, the Illinois General Assembly has added section 4.03 to the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act, 750 ILCS 205/4.03, in order to recognize those with mental disorders.

New requirements for motor vehicle rentals PA 094-0717

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
Effective December 19, 2005, the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5) was amended by modifying section 6-305(f) and adding sections 6-305(l) and (m), respectively. Accordingly, subsection (f) is limited by the language of subsection (l); subsection (f) now provides that "[s]ubject to subsection (l), any person who rents a motor vehicle to another shall only advertise.

Nurse with license pending may be qualified under Veterans Act PA 094-703

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
In order to accommodate the number of veterans who require nursing care at their homes, section 2.07 of the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, 20 ILCS 2805/2.07.

Police and firefighters’ duties must be kept separate -PA 094-720

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
The Illinois Municipal Code was amended by adding section 10-3-3.1, 65 ILCS 5/10-3-3.1, in order to make distinct the duties of police officers and firefighters.

Procedure for filling vacancies on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ Retirement System amended PA 094-710

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
With regard to vacancies on the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System, section 16-165 of the Illinois Pension Code, 40 ILCS 5/16-165, was amended.

School Code amended for additional sources of revenue PA 094-0714

March
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 118
On December 13, 2005, the "Contracts" section of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-20.21) was amended to better monitor contracts that generate supplementary revenue for school districts. 

The Illinois Criminal and Vehicle Codes are amended to include motor fuel theft - PA 094-700

February
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
Due to Illinois' strong public policy to protect its citizens from the economic effects of motor fuel theft, the Illinois General Assembly has added Article 16J to the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/Art. 16J, et seq, in order to protect the people "in their health, safety and welfare from the effects of this crime." 

The Medical School Matriculant Criminal History Records Check Act is amended PA 094-0709

February
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
In order to better provide medical schools with information regarding matriculants, the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, 20 ILCS 2605/2605, is amended by adding section 2605-327. 

State adopts Design-Build Procurement Act - PA 094-0716

February
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
The Design-Build Procurement Act was adopted on December 13, 2005, and the guidelines presented in the Act shall be abided by if doing so would be cost-effective and suitable for the particular project at issue.

Tampering with fire safety system is a Class 4 felony PA 094-707

February
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
Effective June 1, 2006, the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/16-22 et seq, is amended by adding section 16-22, which makes "tampering with a security, fire, or life safety system" a Class 4 felony. 

Advertising legal services limited - Pa 09 -0659

January
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
Effective January 1, 2006, the Illinois general Assembly amended the Attorney Act, 705 ILCS 205/1 et seq, by changing section 1. 

Age lowered for tattoos and punishments increased -Pa 09 -06

January
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
The Illinois generally Assembly amended section 12-10 of the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/12-10 et seq, by lowering the minimum age in subsection (a) required for a person to get a tattoo in Illinois from age 21 to age 18. 

Mercury-Free Vaccine act passed - Pa 09 -061

January
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
Effective January 1, 2006, the Mercury-Free Vaccine Act imposes a more stringent standard of administration for all mercury-containing vaccines.

Motion for severance to consider victim in sexual assault cases Pa 09 -066

January
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
In order to consider the emotional implications of sexual abuse victims testifying at multiple trials, section 114-8(b) of the Criminal Code of 1963, 725 ILCA 5/114-8, is amended. 

New taskforce to improve quality and efficiency of patient care Pa 09 -06 6

January
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 16
On August 22, 2005, the Electronic health records Taskforce Act was passed in an effort to improve the quality of patient care, maximize efficiency, advance safety measures, and decrease healthcare errors.

Acts revised for trauma reporting PA094-0671

December
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 622
The hospital Licensing Act (210 ILCS 85/1 et seq) has been amended to require more rigorous reporting of certain traumas sustained by patients under the age of majority.

Home Health and Hospice drug dispensation and Administration Act passed PA094-0638

December
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 622
An effort to provide hospice and home health care service providers with more protection, while at the same time making certain medications available to patients.

Legislature addresses increased incidence of autism PA094-0632

December
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 622
In response to findings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that diagnoses of autism have risen considerably in Illinois, the general Assembly has promulgated the Autism Spectrum Disorders reporting Act.

Public aid funeral expenses to be reevaluated annually PA094-0669

December
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 622
In order to accommodate potential changes in the market, the Illinois general Assembly amended section 12-4.11 of the Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/12-4.11). 

Tough New Dui Laws Take Effect in ’06

By George A.M. Heroux
December
2005
Article
, Page 636
These new laws, effective January 1, take special aim at drivers responsible for fatalities.

Business Corporation Act revised for greater shareholder attendance PA 094-0655

November
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 564
The Business Corporation Act of 1983 (Act), 805 ILCS 5/1.01 et seq, confers much discretion regarding the location of shareholder meetings.

Child counseling amended in IMDMA PA 094-0640

November
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 564
In an effort to provide better representation for children in custody actions, section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act), 750 ILCS 5/101 et seq.

Custodian requirements of Juvenile Court Act of 1987 amended PA 094-0604

November
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 564
On August 16, 2005, section 2-10 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (705 ILCS 405/1-1 et seq) was modified to provide for more precise standards of conduct in instances where the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is appointed as the temporary custodian of a minor.

IMDMA requires notice of remarriage to sex offender PA 094-0643

November
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 564
Beginning on January 1, 2006, Illinois law requires the consideration of an additional factor when determining custody in "the best interest of the child."

Three New Illinois Laws Affect Estate-Planning Practice

By David A. Berek
November
2005
Column
, Page 600
Find out more about Illinois estate-tax revisions, series LLCs, and the Disposition of Remains Act.

Guardianship requirements amended - PA094-0579

October
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 506
On August 12, 2005, the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5) (Act) was modified to specify new conditions under which one may act as a guardian of both the person and the estate. 

Limited Liability Company Act revised - PA094-0607

October
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 506
Effective August 16, 2005, the Limited Liability Company Act (805 ILCS 180) (Act) is revised by altering section 50-10 and adding section 37-40.

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