CRIM CD-FALSE PERSONATION House SponsorsRep. Daniel J. Burke-Lisa M. Dugan-Terry R. Parke-Paul D. Froehlich, Linda Chapa LaVia, Charles E. Jefferson, Careen M Gordon, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Brandon W. Phelps, Edward J. Acevedo, William Davis, David E. Miller, Maria Antonia Berrios, Michelle Chavez, Susana A Mendoza, Jack McGuire, Donald L. Moffitt, John E. Bradley and Eddie Washington Senate Sponsors(Sen. Martin A. Sandoval-Kirk W. Dillard-Mattie Hunter-M. Maggie Crotty-Iris Y. Martinez, John M. Sullivan and Arthur J. Wilhelmi) 5/11/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0755 720 ILCS 5/17-2from Ch. 38, par. 17-2 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to false personation. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to falsely represent himself or herself as a Purple Heart recipient or to wear a Purple Heart medal that was not awarded to that person by the United States government. Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which the offender shall be fined at least $100 but not exceeding $200.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Also includes in the offense of false personation that a person falsely represents himself or herself as a recipient of any of the following medals or wears such a medal if it was not awarded to the person: the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, the Silver Star, or the Bronze Star. Provides that it is a defense that the medal is used, or is intended to be used, exclusively for a dramatic presentation or a historical re-enactment, or for a costume worn, or intended to be worn, by a person under 18 years of age. 10/6/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke 10/19/2005HouseFirst Reading 10/19/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee 10/26/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 10/26/2005HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 1/12/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 1/12/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 1/12/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 1/12/2006HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 1/18/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 1/18/2006HouseAssigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee 1/19/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 1/24/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 1/26/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 2/1/2006HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 016-000-000 2/1/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2/1/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller 2/7/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 2/7/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2/9/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 2/9/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Chavez 2/9/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 2/9/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 2/9/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 2/9/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terry R. Parke 2/9/2006HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/9/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 2/14/2006SenateArrive in Senate 2/14/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading February 15, 2006 2/22/2006SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 2/22/2006SenateFirst Reading 2/22/2006SenateReferred to Rules 3/1/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/1/2006HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 3/1/2006SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/8/2006SenatePostponed - Judiciary 3/8/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary 3/14/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/15/2006SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 009-000-000 3/15/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2006 3/24/2006SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2006 3/28/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/28/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty 3/28/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 3/28/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 3/28/2006HouseArrived in House 3/28/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 3/30/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Daniel J. Burke 3/30/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 4/3/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 4/3/2006HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 111-000-000 4/3/2006HousePassed Both Houses 4/5/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/6/2006SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Arthur J. Wilhelmi 5/2/2006HouseSent to the Governor 5/11/2006HouseGovernor Approved 5/11/2006HouseEffective Date January 1, 2007 5/11/2006HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-0755