MUNI-POLICE OFFICER INSURANCE House SponsorsRep. Justin Slaughter 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7from Ch. 24, par. 10-1-765 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6 Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that on or after one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, no applicant shall be appointed to the police department unless he or she has proof of professional liability insurance coverage. Requires that a police officer maintain continuous coverage throughout the course of employment, including coverage for willful or malicious acts and acts outside the scope of the officer's employment by the municipality. Allows the municipality to reimburse police officers for the base rate of this coverage, but officers are responsible for any additional costs due to personal or claims history. Provides that the municipality may not indemnify police officers against liability in any amount greater than required by State law unless the officer's insurance is exhausted. Limits home rule powers. 2/14/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter 2/14/2019HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/26/2019HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die