Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the court may direct that all or part of an accused's bail deposit be remitted to the accused's counsel of record in payment of attorney's fees. Effective immediately.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning books and records.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of a "severely or profoundly mentally retarded person".
Creates the Child Passenger Safety Technician Act. Provides immunity for child passenger safety technicians for the inspection, installation, or adjustment of a child safety seat in a motor vehicle and for the giving of advice or assistance regarding the installation or adjustment of a child safety seat if the listed requirements are met.
Amends the Circuit Courts Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning court business.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in any case involving an offense in which the prosecution attempts to introduce evidence of incriminating statements made by the accused to an informant, the prosecution must timely disclose certain information during discovery. Provides that the prosecution must show by clear and convincing evidence that the informant's testimony is reliable before the court allows the testimony at trial. Provides that the provisions do not apply to statements that are lawfully recorded. Applies to all actions initiated on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires insurers transacting business in Illinois to accept payment of premiums by electronic transfer.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title of the Act.
Amends the Vehicle Recreational Trails of Illinois Act. Provides that the State Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Advisory Board shall publish notice of all proposals to issue a grant for the construction of a new off-highway vehicle recreational trail in a regional newspaper reaching the proposed trail area. Provides that the Board must mail written notice of a proposal to owners of land within a one mile radius of the proposed trail location. Provides that a mandatory 30-day public comment period shall begin after notice of the proposal has been published. Provides that during the 30-day public comment period, interested persons may petition the Board to submit a request to the Department of Natural Resources for an informational meeting. Grants the Department the authority to determine if and when an informational meeting shall be granted and in what manner the meeting shall be conducted.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes technical changes in the short title Section.
