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740 ILCS 45/5.1

    (740 ILCS 45/5.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 75.1)
    (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-1037)
    Sec. 5.1.

(a) Every hospital licensed under the laws of this State shall
 display prominently in its emergency room posters giving notification of
the existence and general provisions of this Act.  The posters may be displayed by physical or electronic means. Such posters shall be
provided by the Attorney General.

(b) Any law enforcement agency that investigates an offense committed
in this State shall inform the victim of the offense or his dependents concerning
the availability of an award of compensation and advise such persons that
any information concerning this Act and the filing of a claim may be obtained
from the office of the Attorney General.

(Source: P.A. 102-4, eff. 4-27-21.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-1037)
Sec. 5.1.

(a) Every hospital licensed under the laws of this State shall display prominently in its emergency room posters giving notification of the existence and general provisions of this Act. The posters may be displayed by physical or electronic means.

(b) Any law enforcement agency that investigates an offense committed in this State shall inform the victim or any potential applicant contacted during the course of an investigation or arrest regarding the Crime Victims Compensation Program, and advise such persons that any information concerning this Act and the filing of a claim may be obtained from the office of the Attorney General.

(c) The Office of the Attorney General shall make available on its website applications, forms, posters, and general information that law enforcement agencies and hospitals may use to comply with this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-4, eff. 4-27-21; 103-1037, eff. 1-1-25.)