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Organization of the statutes

See Organization of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) for a discussion of the organization of the statutes.

Multiple versions of statutes
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This site contains provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes and Public Acts of Illinois from databases that were created for the use of the members and staff of the Illinois General Assembly. The provisions have NOT been edited for publication, and are NOT in any sense the "official" text of the Illinois Compiled Statutes and Public Acts of Illinois as enacted into law. The accuracy of any specific provision originating from this site cannot be assured, and you are urged to consult the official documents or contact legal counsel of your choice. This site should not be cited as an official or authoritative source.