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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