Illinois § 2105-140
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2105-140, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2105-140.
Licensure; immigration status. No person shall be denied a license, certificate, limited permit, or registration issued by the Department solely based on his or her citizenship status or immigration status. The General Assembly finds and declares that this Section is a State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of Section 1621 of Title 8 of the United States Code. Nothing in this Section shall affect the requirements to obtain a professional license that are not directly related to citizenship status or immigration status. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to grant eligibility for obtaining any public benefit other than a professional license issued by the Department. (Source: P.A. 100-1078, eff. 1-1-19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2105-140
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2105-140 cover?
Section 2105-140 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 § 2105-140?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2105-140" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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