DEL VALLE. 720 ILCS 5/16A-7 from Ch. 38, par. 16A-7 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a merchant may seek immediate restitution from the person who commits the offense of retail theft, but only with the informed consent of the person who commits the offense of retail theft. Effective immediately. 00-01-26 S FIRST READING 00-01-26 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary