Illinois § 2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.
As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Illinois National Guardsman" or "guardsman" means any person who is a member of the Illinois National Guard under "The Military Code of Illinois", approved July 8, 1957, as amended. (b) "Killed in the line of duty" means losing one's life as a result of injury received while on duty as an Illinois national guardsman, if the death occurs within one year from the date the injury was received and if that injury arose from violence or any other accidental cause except that the benefits this Act shall not be provided in the event a guardsman is killed while on active military service pursuant to an order of the President of the United States. The terms excludes death resulting from the willful misconduct or intoxication of the guardsman; however, the burden of proof of such willful misconduct or intoxication of the guardsman is on the Attorney General. (Source: P.A. 85-1241.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2 cover?
Section 2 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 § 2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2 apply to my situation?
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