HB 4790

Abstract

Amends the Counties Code. Removes a provision limiting a special investigator appointed by a State's Attorney to carrying a firearm only in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties (currently, a special investigator shall not carry firearms except with permission of the State's Attorney and only while carrying appropriate identification indicating the special investigator's employment and in the performance of the special investigator's assigned duties). Provides that a State's Attorney shall require annual mental health wellness checks for each special investigator appointed. Provides that the annual mental health wellness checks for special investigators shall be provided through the health insurance provided to State's Attorney employees at no cost to the county or State's Attorney's office. Further amends the Counties Code and amends the Illinois Insurance Code making conforming changes.