95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB3519


 
Introduced 2/28/2007, by Rep. Mike Fortner
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













50 ILCS 725/8 new










    Amends the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act.  Provides that an officer who wins an appeal of a suspension, demotion, or dismissal shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees.  Effective January 1, 2008
















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FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY
















 


 


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HB3519

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    AN ACT concerning local government.

 
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    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
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represented in the General Assembly:


 
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    Section 5. The Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act is 
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amended  by adding Section 8 as follows:
 
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    (50 ILCS 725/8  new)
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    Sec. 8. Attorney's fees on appeal.  An officer who wins an 
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appeal of a suspension, demotion, or dismissal shall be awarded 
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reasonable attorney's fees.

 
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    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 
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1, 2008.