Illinois § 56

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56.

Liability insurance for directors and officers. A credit union may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, committee member, employee or agent of the credit union as a director, officer, committee member, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of such person's status as such, whether or not the credit union would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability. (Source: P.A. 97-133, eff. 1-1-12.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 56

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 56 cover?

Section 56 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 § 56?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 56" (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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