Politics & Government
New Illinois Laws 2020: Public Safety
Review the new laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Fire Investigation Act (HB 105) - Makes technical changes to clean-up the Fire Investigation Act by Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Amends the State Police Act (HB 124) - Allows state trooper candidates to have 60 college credit hours in any discipline to qualify as opposed to two years of law enforcement studies.
Tamms Minimum Security Unit (HB 210) - Creates the Tamms Minimum Security Unit Task Force to study using Tamms Minimum Security Unit as a vocational training facility for the Department of Corrections.
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Tamara Clayton Act (HB 331) - Tamara Clayton Act allows ISP, IDOT, Toll Authority to increase cameras along Cook County expressways. Any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over Cook County expressways may use images to investigate firearm offenses and detect expressway hazards, but not petty offenses.
Restaurant Fire Occupancy (HB 597) - Adjusts who determines restaurant occupancy to the local fire department, fire protection district, building permitting entity, or inspector.
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Line of Duty Burial Benefits (HB 2028) - Increases the burial benefit for a fireman, State Police, or local law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty from $10,000 to $20,000.
Police Training Certification (HB 2591) - Amends the Illinois Police Training Act by making various changes hiring requirements for police officers.
IEPA-Water Revolving Fund (HB 2650) - Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, for a period of five years after the effective date of the bill, to prioritize a portion of capitalization (water) grant for supporting disadvantaged communities.
Stalking No Contract Order (HB 3396) - Changes the Stalking No Contact Order Act to when an emergency stalking no contact order is granted on a court holiday or evening, the court will immediately file a certified copy with law enforcement officials who maintain State Police records.
State Police Divisions (SB 1915) - Restructures the rights, powers, and duties of the State Police for more efficient management.
Source: Illinois State Democrats
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