Illinois HB1422 amends the Illinois Gambling Act to deem gaming special agents employed by the Illinois Gaming Board as qualified law enforcement.
Illinois HB1422 amends the Illinois Gambling Act to deem gaming special agents employed by the Illinois Gaming Board as qualified law enforcement officers. This bill also provides that retired gaming special agents formerly employed by the Illinois Gaming Board shall be deemed qualified retired or separated law enforcement officers. These agents are granted coverage under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 if they comply with applicable state laws. The bill further exempts gaming special agents from certain firearm-related provisions in the Criminal Code of 2012.
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