Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides that, other than attorney's fees, no fees pertaining to the collection of a unit owner's financial obligation to the Association, including fees charged by a manager or managing agent, shall be added to and deemed a part of an owner's respective share of the common expenses.
Creates the Firearms Act. Contains only a short title provision.
Amends the Capital Crimes Litigation Act. Provides that at the request of court appointed counsel in a case in which the death penalty is sought, attorneys employed by the State Appellate Defender may enter an appearance for the limited purpose of assisting appointed counsel. Amends the State Appellate Defender Act. Provides that in addition to other assistance given, in cases in which a death sentence is an authorized disposition, a State Appellate Defender may provide trial counsel with legal advice.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor for any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or other person to sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish, to a person under 18 years of age, a dietary supplement containing an ephedrine group alkaloid or a dietary supplement containing androstanediol, androstanedione, androstenedione, norandrostenediol, dehydroepiandrosterone, or dehydroepiandrosterone. Provides that a seller shall request valid identification from any individual who attempts to purchase such a dietary supplement if that individual reasonably appears to the seller to be under 18 years of age. Effective immediately.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act and Groundwater Protection Act. Authorizes the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue orders requiring an appropriate response from a potentially responsible party in the event of the release or substantial threat of release of a hazardous substance into the environment. Provides that a person may not use, cause the use of, or allow the use of (instead of "use") any site, for which a land use limitation has been imposed, in a manner that is inconsistent with that limitation unless certain conditions have been met. Establishes an internal Agency committee to recommend appropriate action for suspected or confirmed groundwater contamination and, among other things, requires the Agency to give notice of the actual or potential impact of the contamination to property owners served by the affected water system. Creates the Right-to-Know Committee to provide notice to the public about releases or suspected releases of contaminants in the State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license may not use a wireless phone while driving a vehicle. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to use of a wireless phone to contact a law enforcement agency, health care provider, or emergency services agency for emergency purposes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Child Passenger Protection Act. Provides that every person under the age of 19 (rather than 18) years must wear a seat safety belt while riding as passenger in a vehicle operated by a driver under the age of 18.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code, the Crime Victims Compensation Act, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Emancipation of Minors Act, the Adoption Act, and the Probate Act of 1975. Changes references from "illegitimate child" to "child born out of wedlock" and from "legitimate child" to "lawful child".
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure examination of patient records provisions. Permits a person, entity, or organization presenting a valid signed authorization for the release of records to examine a health care facility's records of a patient. Provides that a written request by a person, entity, or organization presenting a valid signed authorization for the release of records shall be satisfied within 30 days of receipt.
Amends the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. Provides that a person incarcerated in any federal facility may be released to the custody of the duly accredited officers or designees of those officers of a foreign state if: (1) the person has violated the terms of his or her probation, post-release supervision, parole, or has an unexpired sentence in the foreign state; (2) the foreign state has personal jurisdiction over that person; and (3) the foreign state has issued a valid warrant for the apprehension of that person or has issued a commitment order to serve a sentence in a state or local correctional facility. Provides that all legal requirements to obtain extradition of fugitives from justice are expressly waived by the State of Illinois as to those persons. Effective October 1, 2005.
