Sen. John J. Cullerton

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes a technical change in provisions concerning venue.

Creates the Task Force on Employment of Persons with Past Criminal Convictions to examine barriers faced by person with past criminal convictions with respect to obtaining employment.

Mourns the death of James E. Baumhart of Palos Heights.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the prohibition against issuing a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail at a premises that is located within a municipality with a population in excess of 300,000 and is within 100 feet of a school does not apply if (1) the primary entrance of the premises and the primary entrance of the school are at least 100 feet apart, on parallel streets, and separated by an alley and (2) the principal of the school has not indicated his or her opposition to the issuance or renewal of the license in writing to the local liquor control commissioner. Effective immediately.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the offense of identity theft.

Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Provides that a "domestic living situation" includes an assisted living or shared housing establishment or a supportive living facility. Provides that an "eligible adult" includes one who neglects himself or herself, and adds a definition of "self-neglect". Provides for immunity from criminal or civil liability and from professional disciplinary action for a mandated reporter who does not make a report of self-neglect as required under the Act. Provides that face-to-face assessments, casework, and follow-up of reports of self-neglect by the provider agencies designated to receive reports of self-neglect shall be subject to sufficient appropriation for statewide implementation. Provides that the Department on Aging shall collaborate with representatives of regional administrative agencies and others to develop a protocol that outlines the procedure for referral of cases involving elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and self-neglect and other matters, and makes other changes in connection with investigations of reports under the Act. Provides for access to records by staff of the Chicago Department on Aging while that agency is designated as a regional administrative agency. Makes other changes.

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning definitions.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of sexual misconduct with a person with a disability. Provides that a person commits the offense when: (1) he or she is an employee and knowingly engages in sexual conduct or sexual penetration with a person with a disability who is under the care and custody of the Department of Human Services at a State-operated facility; or (2) he or she is an employee of a community agency funded by the Department of Human Services and knowingly engages in sexual conduct or sexual penetration with a person with a disability who is receiving services from the community agency. Provides that sexual misconduct with a person with a disability is a Class 3 felony. Provides that any person convicted of the offense shall immediately forfeit his or her employment with the State or the community agency. Effective immediately.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning financial exploitation of an elderly person.