SB 3708

Abstract

Provides that the amendatory provisions may be referred to as the Small Business Equal Treatment Law. Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Contains the findings of the General Assembly. Provides that a business does not violate any proclamation issued by the Governor declaring that a disaster exists and may continue or resume operation if the business: (1) is required to cease or limit operation by order or rule of the Director of the Emergency Management Agency or the Agency itself and that is issued under the Act to prevent a threat to the public caused by a pandemic, epidemic, or bioterrorism event; and (2) complies with all safety precautions that the order or rule requires of businesses that are permitted to continue or resume operation under the order or rule. Provides that the amendatory provisions do not apply to an order or rule of the Director of the Agency or of the Agency itself that is issued under the Act and that is applicable only to a particular business or business location due to circumstances uniquely present at that particular business or business location. Effective immediately.