Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 420/2-104 – No legislator may accept or participate in any way in any …
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No legislator may accept or participate in any way in any representation case, as that term is defined in Section 1-113, before (1) the Court of Claims of this State or (2) the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, when the State of Illinois is the respondent.
This Section does not prohibit participation in such a representation case by a person with whom the legislator maintains a close economic association, unless the fact of that association is used to influence or attempt to influence the State agency in the rendering of its decision.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
A violation of this Section is a Class A misdemeanor.
This Section does not prohibit participation in such a representation case by a person with whom the legislator maintains a close economic association, unless the fact of that association is used to influence or attempt to influence the State agency in the rendering of its decision.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 420/2-104
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
A violation of this Section is a Class A misdemeanor.