Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that, if the local liquor control commissioner in a municipality with a population of 1,000,000 or more inhabitants has reason to believe, based upon the occurrence of criminal activity, that any continued operation of the premises poses an excessive risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the community, then the local liquor control commissioner may order, without notice or hearing, that a licensed premises be closed for up to 30 days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period. Provides that if the sale of alcoholic liquor is incidental to the sale of food or other goods and services, then the order shall only apply to the sale of alcoholic liquor. Effective immediately.
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Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning advising and counseling the Governor.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Imposes an assessment for various human trafficking offenses be collected and distributed in accordance with the Specialized Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking Fund. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes changes concerning forfeiture for individuals convicted of keeping a place of prostitution. Modifies the allocation percentages of moneys and sale proceeds forfeited by individuals convicted of involuntary servitude and trafficking of persons. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary may issue special registration plates designated as "Support Survivors of Human Trafficking" license plates. Sets forth registration and fee requirements.
Creates the Smoke-Free Campus Act. Sets forth the General Assembly's findings. Provides that beginning on July 1, 2014, smoking is prohibited on each campus of a State-supported institution of higher education. Provides that on or before December 31, 2013, each State-supported institution of higher education shall establish a community task force for the purpose of coordinating with community and campus leaders for the implementation of the Act. Provides that the governing board of each State-supported institution of higher education shall implement the Act and shall promulgate all policies and regulations necessary for this purpose, including, but not limited to, disciplinary action, fines, and an appeals process. Effective immediately.
Amends the Protection and Advocacy for Developmentally Disabled Persons Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that provisions barring certain persons from receiving any property, benefit, or other interest by reason of the death of an elderly person or person with a disability apply also to persons who have been found liable for financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect of an elderly person or a person with a disability by a preponderance of evidence in a civil proceeding. Provides that a civil action against a person for financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect of an elderly person or a person with a disability may be brought after the death of the victim or during the lifetime of the victim if the victim is adjudicated disabled. Provides that the court may, in its discretion, consider such facts and circumstances as it deems appropriate to allow the person found liable for financial exploitation, abuse, or neglect of an elderly person or a person with a disability to receive a reduction in interest or benefit rather than no interest or benefit.
Amends the Service Use Tax Act. Makes a technical change concerning stating the tax as a distinct item.
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the application of the Article and definitions.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the prosecuting State's Attorney shall seek an order from the court to compel the accused to be tested for any sexually transmissible disease, including a test for infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), within 48 hours: (1) after a finding at a preliminary hearing that there is probable cause to believe that an accused has committed criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, or (2) after an indictment is returned charging an accused with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, or (3) after a finding that a defendant charged with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child is unfit to stand trial where the finding is made prior to the preliminary hearing, or (4) after the request of the victim of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Effective immediately.