Illinois § 1-20

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-20.

"Agency" means each officer, board, commission, and agency created by the Constitution, whether in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of State government, but other than the circuit court; each officer, department, board, commission, agency, institution, authority, university, and body politic and corporate of the State; each administrative unit or corporate outgrowth of the State government that is created by or pursuant to statute, other than units of local government and their officers, school districts, and boards of election commissioners; and each administrative unit or corporate outgrowth of the above and as may be created by executive order of the Governor. "Agency", however, does not include the following: (1) The House of Representatives and Senate and their respective standing and service committees, including without limitation the Board of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol and the Architect of the Capitol established under the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. (2) The Governor. (3) The justices and judges of the Supreme and Appellate Courts. (4) The Legislative Ethics Commission. (5) The Illinois State Guard with respect to regulations adopted under the Illinois State Guard Act. (Source: P.A. 100-1030, eff. 8-22-18.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-20

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-20 cover?

Section 1-20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 1-20?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 1-20 apply to my situation?

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