House Sponsors: FORBY. Short description: CRIM CD-MISSING CHILDREN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a retail business in this State, with 5 or more members or employees, shall adopt a written plan for use by employees or members, or both, to protect against the loss or kidnapping of minor children from the premises at which the entity conducts business. Provides that the plan shall provide for the immediate securing of all entrances and exits to the premises whenever a report is received that a child is missing on or from the premises. Provides that the plan shall be filed in the Office of the Attorney General and shall remain on file with the Office while the entity occupies the same premises. Provides that a violation of these provisions is a petty offense with a maximum fine of $100. Provides that the business may not incur civil liability for its acts or omissions, or both, in attempting to comply with these provisions. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Office of the Attorney General) Initial cost would be $250,000 in salaries, benefits, operating and start-up costs for one account clerk and one administrative assistant, and $150,000 annually thereafter. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status