Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Changes provisions concerning certificate of relief from disabilities and certificates of good conduct. Changes certificates of relief from disabilities to certificates of relief from collateral consequence or sanction. Provides that upon receiving verified application to the court for a petition for a certificate of relief from collateral consequence or sanction or for a certificate of good conduct, the court shall review the petition and all other relevant materials or evidence. Provides that the court may order any report, investigation, or disclosure by the petitioner that the court believe necessary for the court to make its determination on whether to grant or deny the petition. Provides that the court shall decide whether to grant or deny the petition within 60 days after the court receives or is forwarded the completed petition and all information requested by the court for purposes of making its determination. Provides that upon request of the petitioner, the court may extend the period for determination for an additional 60 days. Provides that the correctional facility shall issue a certificate of qualification for employment to the individual being released who meets certain eligibility requirements. Provides that a certificate of qualification for employment shall only be issued within 30 days before the prisoner is released from a correctional facility, and the certificate is valid for 4 years after the date it is effective unless otherwise revoked by the Department of Corrections or county sheriff. Provides that the Department or county sheriff shall revoke the certificate of qualification for employment if the prisoner commits any criminal offense during the 30-day period before release, and the Department or county sheriff may revoke the certificate of qualification for employment if the prisoner has any institutional misconduct during that period. Provides that the Department or county sheriff shall revoke the certificate of qualification for employment of any individual who commits a felony after receiving a certificate of qualification for employment and who is then placed under the jurisdiction of the Department or county sheriff for committing that felony offense. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to make a conforming change.
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Amends the Currency Exchange Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit Act. Entitles interactive digital media companies that meet certain requirements to an income tax credit in the amount of 30% of certain expenses incurred by the applicant for an accredited production in a taxable year. Authorizes taxpayers to take the credit beginning in the taxable year in which the company has met the investment requirement. Provides for the transfer of credits. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Mortgage Foreclosure Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that provisions concerning an additional fee paid by residential foreclosure plaintiffs are operative until January 1, 2020 (instead of January 1, 2018). Provides that provisions concerning an additional fee paid by purchasers at a judicial sale are operative and become inoperative on January 1, 2020 (instead of January 1, 2017). Repeals the Section on March 2, 2020 (instead of March 2, 2017). Provides that specified actions taken before the effective date of the amendatory Act are ratified, validated, and confirmed. Effective immediately.
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that the State's Attorney shall petition the circuit court when the arrest or charge not initiated by arrest sought to be expunged is for retail theft of property the full retail value of which does not exceed $300; criminal trespass to real property; criminal trespass to State supported land; a traffic offense, except for any offense involving fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer or aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, driving under the influence, or any offense that results in bodily harm; or a Class 4 felony violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act which results in acquittal, dismissal, or the reversal or vacation of a conviction immediately upon the State's Attorney not to charge or upon entry of acquittal, dismissal, reversal, or vacation. Provides that the circuit court shall promptly enter an order within 90 days upon the filing of a petition under this provision.
Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision that requires Employers to submit payroll records and pension contributions within 30 calendar days after each predesignated payday and establishes penalties for delinquent submissions, requires the Fund to provide a written notice of delinquency to an Employer within 10 business days of the Fund's discovery of any payroll record that is not timely certified or submitted or any incomplete pension contribution. Prohibits the Fund from administering certain penalties if the Fund fails to provide the written notice of delinquency. Provides that an Employer that provides necessary corrections to a payroll record or makes the required contribution within 12 months after receipt of the notice of delinquency shall not be subject to certain penalties. Makes changes to an exception to the mandatory penalty for delinquent payments. Provides that any penalties that are outstanding on the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be waived if the Employer makes the necessary corrections or amendments to the required payroll records or submits the required contribution within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person renting a motor vehicle to another may immediately collect an insurance deductible from a renter for any visible damage to a rented vehicle that exceeds $500 without the renter's personal insurance company first assessing the damage to the vehicle or processing the insurance claim.
Creates the Right to Know Act. Provides that an operator of a commercial website or online service that collects personally identifiable information through the internet about individual customers residing in Illinois who use or visit its commercial website or online service shall notify those customers of certain specified information pertaining to its personal information sharing practices. Requires an operator to make available certain specified information upon disclosing a customer's personal information to a third party, and to provide an e-mail address or toll-free telephone number whereby customers may request or obtain that information. Provides for a right of action to customers whose rights are violated under the Act. Provides that any waiver of the provisions of the Act or any agreement that does not comply with the applicable provisions of the Act shall be void and unenforceable. Provides that no provision of the Act shall be construed to conflict with or apply to certain specified provisions of federal law or certain interactions with State or local government. Provides findings and purpose. Defines terms.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Renter's Financial Responsibility and Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a provision concerning prohibited practices.