House Sponsors: LEITCH. Senate Sponsors: SHADID Short description: MUNCD-CIVPRO-CRIMCD-PENAL ORD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may enact a local retail theft ordinance for the retail theft of property with a value of $150 or less. Provides that the ordinance may not apply to individuals previously convicted of theft, robbery, armed robbery, burglary, residential burglary, possession of burglary tools, or home invasion. Requires the municipality to keep a record of all individuals convicted under the local retail theft ordinance. Requires the municipality to furnish a copy of all retail theft convictions to the State's Attorney. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person convicted of a violation of a local re- tail theft ordinance is civilly liable to the merchant for an amount consisting of (i) actual damages equal to the full retail value of the merchandise, plus (ii) an amount not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, plus (iii) attorney's fees and court costs. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the statute of limitations for actions for damages for violations of penal ordinances is 2 years. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status