Implementation of the Elder Abuse and Neglect ActJune 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 286On April 1, 2001, the Illinois Department of Aging (department) amended and adopted several new sections to section 270 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 270.
Motor vehicle advertisingJune 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 286On March 20, 2001, the Illinois Attorney General adopted amendments to section 475 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 14 Ill Adm Code 475.
Legal limit on tobacco age may rise; H.B. 1034May 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 230Some Illinois teens may soon find it more difficult to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products. House Bill 1034 would raise the current minimum age to purchase such products from 18 to 19.
92nd General Assembly underwayMarch 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 116Although Democrats maintained their slight majority in the Illinois House while Republicans held their slim lead in the Senate, political onlookers are likely to notice at least one change from 2000; this spring's legislative session promises to be much busier than last.
Aggravated DUI may be expanded; S.B. 0020March 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 116Under Senate Bill 20, persons driving under the influence in school speed zones would be guilty of aggravated DUI.
Drivers failing to yield may face stiffer penalties ; H.B. 0180March 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 116Representative Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, hopes a new proposal will cut down on the number of "rubbernecking" drivers who fail to yield to emergency vehicles.
New proposal to protect children who testify; S.B. 0027March 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 116Under current Illinois law, courts may permit children under 18 who are witnesses in certain criminal prosecutions like sexual assault, predatory sexual assault of a child, and sexual abuse to testify via closed-circuit television outside the courtroom if the judge determines that in-court testimony would result in the child suffering serious emotional distress.
Protection from public hazards in litigation proposal ; H.B. 0075March 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 116If approved by the General Assembly, a new legislative proposal would help protect Illinois citizens from agreements or judgments that attempt to conceal public hazards.
"Eliminate the Digital Divide" ProgramFebruary 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 60On November 6, 2000, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) adopted emergency rules to section 546 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Law requires labeling of gasoline containing MTBE—P.A. 91-718January 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 14In early June, Gov. George H. Ryan approved legislation that will let consumers know if they are buying gasoline containing the methanol derivative methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE).
Tailgates on certain vehicles must be in good repair - P.A. 91-858January 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 14A law requiring motorists on Illinois highways to use tarpaulins or covers in some instances will now require many of those same vehicles to have effective tailgates.
Vehicular noise statute constitutional once again; P.A. 91-919January 2001Illinois Law Update, Page 14Drivers operating amplified stereo systems that can be heard for more than 75 feet outside the vehicle are once again subject to punishment by state law.
Legislation shifts burden of proof—P.A. 91-770December 2000Illinois Law Update, Page 690Persons found not guilty by reason of insanity will bear the burden of proving that they are well enough to leave a secure mental hospital under an amendment to the Uniform Code of Corrections.
