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type: "Bill"
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title: "PREPAID WIRELESS SURCHARGE"
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description: "Creates the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act. Provides for a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge of 1.5% per retail transaction. Provides that a home rule municipality with a population of more than 500,000 that was imposing its own surcharge on wireless carriers prior to July 1, 1998, may impose a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge not to exceed 6% per retail transaction sourced to that jurisdiction. Defines \"retail transaction\". Sets forth the requirements and procedures for sellers to collect and remit the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge. Exempts providers and sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from liability for damages under specified circumstances. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Amends the Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act. Removes from the definition of \"wireless telephone service\" prepaid wireless telephone service. Deletes certain provisions concerning surcharges for prepaid wireless telephone service. Extends the repeal of the Act to January 1, 2019. Provides that the term \"wireless subscriber\" does not include a subscriber with an account or number associated with prepaid wireless telecommunication service. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2011."
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jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
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legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
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session: "97th"
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identifier: "SB 2063"
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citation: "Illinois SB 2063 (97th)"
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classification: ["bill"]
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subjects: []
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status: "enacted"
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primary_sponsors: []
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version_count: 3
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action_count: 77
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vote_count: 2
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first_action: "2011-02-10"
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last_action: "2011-08-19"
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source: "openstates"
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source_identifier: "ocd-bill/ee58b0da-5c6c-4ce5-89b1-1e70c91488ab"
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source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2063&GAID=11&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=58243&SessionID=84&GA=97"
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source_hash: "29803fcb25209b6a004c095e1b1ead8bec5a111f3663523c11e054c311d296ab"
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vintage: "2026-07-01"
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source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
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retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
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confidence: "reported"
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tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
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---
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# Illinois SB 2063 (97th) — PREPAID WIRELESS SURCHARGE
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Creates the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act. Provides for a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge of 1.5% per retail transaction. Provides that a home rule municipality with a population of more than 500,000 that was imposing its own surcharge on wireless carriers prior to July 1, 1998, may impose a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge not to exceed 6% per retail transaction sourced to that jurisdiction. Defines "retail transaction". Sets forth the requirements and procedures for sellers to collect and remit the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge. Exempts providers and sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from liability for damages under specified circumstances. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Amends the Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act. Removes from the definition of "wireless telephone service" prepaid wireless telephone service. Deletes certain provisions concerning surcharges for prepaid wireless telephone service. Extends the repeal of the Act to January 1, 2019. Provides that the term "wireless subscriber" does not include a subscriber with an account or number associated with prepaid wireless telecommunication service. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2011.
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## Version chain
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The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
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1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700SB2063&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=58243&DocNum=2063&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
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2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700SB2063eng&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=58243&DocNum=2063&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
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3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700SB2063enr&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=58243&DocNum=2063&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
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## Votes
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- Third Reading — **117–0** (pass) · lower
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- Third Reading — **57–0** (pass) · upper
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## Sponsors
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- André M. Thapedi — cosponsor (person)
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- Carol A. Sente — cosponsor (person)
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- Charles E. Jefferson — cosponsor (person)
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- Darlene J. Senger — cosponsor (person)
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- Dave Winters — cosponsor (person)
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- Don Harmon — primary (person)
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- Donald L. Moffitt — cosponsor (person)
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- Ed Sullivan, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
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- Edward J. Acevedo — cosponsor (person)
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- Jim Sacia — cosponsor (person)
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- JoAnn D. Osmond — cosponsor (person)
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- Michael J. Zalewski — cosponsor (person)
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- Naomi D. Jakobsson — cosponsor (person)
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- Patricia R. Bellock — cosponsor (person)
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- Patrick J. Verschoore — cosponsor (person)
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- Randy Ramey, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
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- Robert W. Pritchard — cosponsor (person)
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- Robyn Gabel — cosponsor (person)
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- Roger L. Eddy — cosponsor (person)
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## Timeline
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The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
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- **2011-02-10** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `filing`
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- **2011-02-10** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2011-02-10** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2011-02-16** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner
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- **2011-02-17** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
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- **2011-03-02** Assigned to Local Government `referral-committee`
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- **2011-03-03** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
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- **2011-03-03** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
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- **2011-03-09** Postponed - Local Government
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- **2011-03-16** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `amendment-introduction`
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- **2011-03-16** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2011-03-17** Do Pass Local Government; 008-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2011-03-17** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 29, 2011
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- **2011-04-05** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `amendment-introduction`
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- **2011-04-05** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2011-04-05** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `amendment-introduction`
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- **2011-04-05** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2011-04-06** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Local Government
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- **2011-04-06** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Local Government
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- **2011-04-06** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 009-000-000
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- **2011-04-06** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 009-000-000
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- **2011-04-07** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon `amendment-introduction`
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- **2011-04-07** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
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- **2011-04-08** Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2011-04-08** Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Harmon `amendment-passage`
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- **2011-04-08** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Harmon `amendment-passage`
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- **2011-04-08** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2011
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- **2011-04-11** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Local Government
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- **2011-04-13** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 006-000-000
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- **2011-04-15** Recalled to Second Reading `reading-2`
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- **2011-04-15** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Harmon `amendment-passage`
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- **2011-04-15** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
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- **2011-04-15** Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2011-04-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) `amendment-failure`
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- **2011-04-15** Arrived in House `introduction`
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- **2011-04-15** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2011-04-15** First Reading `reading-1`
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- **2011-04-15** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Karen May
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- **2011-04-15** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2011-04-25** Assigned to Executive Committee `referral-committee`
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- **2011-04-27** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin
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- **2011-04-27** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
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- **2011-04-27** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
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- **2011-04-28** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
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- **2011-04-28** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
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- **2011-04-28** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
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- **2011-04-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
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- **2011-04-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
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- **2011-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
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- **2011-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.
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- **2011-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
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- **2011-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson
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- **2011-05-04** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
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- **2011-05-04** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi
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- **2011-05-04** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
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- **2011-05-05** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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- **2011-05-06** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger
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- **2011-05-11** Re-assigned to Telecommunications `referral-committee`
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- **2011-05-13** Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 20, 2011
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- **2011-05-16** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
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- **2011-05-17** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy
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- **2011-05-17** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
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- **2011-05-19** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia
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- **2011-05-19** Do Pass / Short Debate Telecommunications; 011-000-000 `committee-passage`
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- **2011-05-19** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2011-05-19** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
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- **2011-05-20** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
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- **2011-05-20** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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- **2011-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
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- **2011-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
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- **2011-05-25** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
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- **2011-05-25** Passed Both Houses
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- **2011-06-23** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
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- **2011-08-19** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
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- **2011-08-19** Effective Date January 1, 2012; Generally effective
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- **2011-08-19** Effective Date August 19, 2011; Some parts effective
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- **2011-08-19** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0463 `became-law`
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## Source
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OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/ee58b0da-5c6c-4ce5-89b1-1e70c91488ab`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).
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