HB 2938

Abstract

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that Forensic toxicological laboratories shall be established in the State as needed (rather than in Springfield, Chicago, and elsewhere in the State as needed). Repeals a Cyber Gang Unit pilot program created in the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group and the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Repeals provision in the Higher Education Student Assistance Act concerning a forensic science grant program. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a parole agent or parole supervisor shall purchase an off-duty firearm at his or her own expense and shall register the firearm with any local law enforcement agencies that require registration (rather than the Department of State Police with any other local law enforcement agencies that require such registration). Repeals the Methamphetamine Manufacturer Registry Act. Effective immediately.