PARK DISTRICTS-VOLUNTEERS

Amends the Park District Code. Requires volunteers to complete an application prior to beginning work as a volunteer including disclosing whether they have been convicted of or found to be a perpetrator of a sex offense. Provides that if a current volunteer is convicted of or found to be the perpetrator of a sex offense, the volunteer shall immediately disclose the conviction or finding to the park district and resign. Provides for penalties for a volunteer who fails to disclose his or her sex offender status. Defines "volunteer" to mean any individual who without compensation or benefits reports to, and is under the direct supervision of, a park district's administrative staff and provides personal services to a park district recreational program that is offered to children. Effective immediately.