CHICAGO – July 19, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 4587

Creates the Lupus Education and Awareness Act.

An Act Concerning: Public Health

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

Bill No.: SB 2488

Increases penalties for aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer with certain types of deadly weapons.

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

Bill No.: SB 3411

Requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to post additional information on its website.

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3491

Ensures that law enforcement officers who conduct a homicide investigation are trained in the best methods and practices for such an investigation.

An Act Concerning: Government

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2012

Bill No.: SB 3503

Prohibits certain tools used for the purpose of defeating locks from being brought into prisons.

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

Bill No.: SB 3684

Protects homeowners from burglary and home invasion committed by persons who falsely represent themselves as government or utility employees.

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

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