Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Findings. The General Assembly finds as follows: (1) That the protection of women and children from sexual assault is critically important. (2) That every state in the nation has a sex offender registration law. (3) That Illinois, as well as other states in the nation, including Iowa and Missouri, have laws restricting where convicted or registered sex offenders may reside. (4) That the residency restrictions are not consistent between states. (5) That the disparity in residency restrictions and registration requirements is of concern to communities and law enforcement in Illinois. (6) That it would benefit Illinois, its citizens, and its border states, including Iowa and Missouri, for a task force to be created to analyze the impact of the disparity between states regarding registration requirements and residency restrictions on convicted or registered sex offenders, or both. (Source: P.A. 94-989, eff. 7-3-06.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 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.
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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