Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the Violent Video Games Law. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or rented, any violent video game to any minor, commits a Class A misdemeanor for which a fine of $5,000 may be imposed. Provides that a family member's purchase of a violent video game for another family member who is a minor does not constitute a violation of this provision. Establishes labeling requirements for violent video games. Creates the Sexually Explicit Video Games Law. Provides that a person who sells, rents, or permits to be sold or rented, any sexually explicit video game to any minor, commits a Class A misdemeanor for which a fine of $5,000 may be imposed. Provides that a family member's purchase of a sexually explicit video game for another family member who is a minor does not constitute a violation of this provision. Establishes labeling requirements for sexually explicit video games. Provides that these laws are severable. Effective January 1, 2006.
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Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that "medication administration" refers to a licensed health care professional engaging in administering insulin and vitamin B-12 injections (instead of "routine" insulin and vitamin B-12 injections). From the list of purposes for which an assisted living or shared housing establishment may not employ a licensed health care professional, eliminates the purpose concerning a person who requires sliding scale insulin administration unless self-performed or administered by a licensed health care professional. Provides that an assisted living or shared housing establishment contract must include a statement outlining whether the establishment charges a community fee and, if so, the amount of the fee and whether it is refundable. Provides that if the fee is refundable, the contract must describe the conditions under which it is refundable and how the amount of the refund is determined. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title Section.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a consumer who has been the victim of identity theft may place a security freeze on his or her credit report by making a request in writing by certified mail to a consumer credit reporting agency with a valid copy of a police report, investigative report, or complaint that the consumer has filed with a law enforcement agency about unlawful use of his or her personal information by another person. Requires a credit reporting agency to place a security freeze on a consumer's credit report no later than 5 business days after receiving a written request from the consumer. Provides that if the consumer wishes to allow his or her credit report to be accessed for a specific party, parties, or period of time while a freeze is in place, he or she shall contact the consumer credit reporting agency, request that the freeze be temporarily lifted, and provide certain information. Provides that if a security freeze is in place, a credit reporting agency shall not change any of the following official information in a credit report without sending a written confirmation of the change to the consumer within 30 days of the change being posted to the consumer's file: (i) name, (ii) date of birth, (iii) Social Security number, and (iv) address. Provides that certain entities are not required to place a security freeze in a credit report provided certain conditions are met. Defines "proper identification".
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.
Amends the Older Adult Services Act. Provides that the Director of Aging, in collaboration with the Directors of Public Health and Public Aid, may appoint additional citizen members to the Older Adult Services Advisory Committee. Provides that each such additional member must be either an individual age 60 or older or an uncompensated caregiver for a family member or friend who is age 60 or older. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the requirement of covers or tarpaulins for certain load.
Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the legislative intent of the Act.
Creates the Attorney General Death Sentence Procedural Act. Provides that within 30 days after the receipt of a final order of a court of last resort, the Attorney General shall petition the Illinois Supreme Court to set a date certain for the execution of the death sentence. Provides that within 72 hours before the date set by the Illinois Supreme Court for the execution of a death sentence, the Attorney General shall request the Governor to issue a death warrant unless a death warrant is then in force. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning conditions for basic maintenance grants of Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled.