Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for EO1913

Establishes the Governor's Task Force on Forensic Science to identify and analyze the issues and challenges facing Illinois' publicly funded crime laboratories and report on strategies to overcome challenges facing the laboratories, ensure effective oversight of the laboratories, maximize the use of forensic technologies to solve crimes and protect the public, and identify potential scientific breakthroughs and new technologies. Sets forth the duties and membership of the Task Force and the duties of other agencies with respect to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall issue a report detailing its findings and providing guidance and recommendations by June 1, 2020 and, upon submission of this report, the Task Force shall be dissolved. Contains provisions regarding: administrative support; severability; savings; and other matters. Effective immediately.

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