Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that for a defendant convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or criminal sexual assault on or after July 1, 2005, the term of mandatory supervised release shall range from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of the natural life of the defendant. Provides that the term of mandatory supervised release of these sex offenders shall toll during any period of incarceration. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall hear by at least one member and through a panel of at least 3 members, decide the conditions of mandatory supervised release and the time of discharge from mandatory supervised release, to impose sanctions for violations of mandatory supervised release and revoke mandatory supervised release for those sex offenders. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall retain custody of those sex offenders. Provides that the supervising officer of those sex offenders shall prepare a progress report commencing 180 days after the offender's release and continuing every 180 days thereafter for the duration of their supervised release. Provides that supervising officers of sex offenders shall receive specialized training in the supervision of sex offenders. Effective July 1, 2005.
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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person charged with a Class A misdemeanor violation of sexual exploitation of a child may not receive a disposition of supervision.
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Defines "sex offender" to include custodial sexual misconduct (rather than custodial sexual misconduct committed on or after August 22, 2002). Defines as a "sexual predator" a person convicted of a violation or attempted violation of criminal sexual assault regardless of the age of the victim. Establishes procedures for a sex offender to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency within 5 days after ceasing to have a fixed residence. Changes certain registration periods from 10 days to 5 days. Provides that a second or subsequent violation of this Act is a Class 2 felony.
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to conduct an annual review comparing the benefits that Illinois veterans receive with those benefits received by veterans in other states and U.S. territories. Provides that this benefits review shall be annually reported to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Illinois Congressional delegation. Effective January 1, 2006.
Amends the School Code. Sets forth provisions concerning education programs for gifted and talented children. Includes provisions concerning early identification, eligibility, program supervision, monitoring, and oversight, school improvement plans, an advisory council, grants for services and materials, contracts for experimental projects and institutes, and professional development for teachers as it relates to the education of gifted and talented children. Grants rulemaking authority to the State Board of Education. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the State Finance Act. Creates the Vince Demuzio Memorial Colon Cancer Research Fund and provides that, from appropriations from the Fund, the Department of Public Health must make grants to public or private entities in Illinois for the purpose of funding research applicable to colon cancer patients. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create a tax checkoff for the Fund.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Requires coverage of mammograms for women under 40 years of age with a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors at the age and intervals deemed medically necessary by the woman's health care provider. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Authorizes the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to initiate, administer, and conduct annual firearm certification courses for retired law enforcement officers that are qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon. Amends the Peace Officer Firearm Training Act. Provides that the annual range qualification for peace officers shall consist of range fire approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Changes the definition of "peace officer" to include any retired law enforcement officer who is qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon. Amends the Intergovernmental Law Enforcement Officer's In-Service Training Act. Includes retired law enforcement officers qualified under federal law to carry a concealed weapon among the law enforcement personnel to whom a Mobile Team In-Service Training Unit may provide in-service training in order to be eligible for State funding. Effective July 1, 2005.
Amends the Senior Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes any gas utility to enter into a long-term contract with any company for synthetic natural gas produced from coal through the gasification process. Provides guidelines for determining if the cost for the synthetic natural gas is reasonable and prudent and recoverable through the purchased gas adjustment clause.