Public Libraries and the Law

Useful Citations to the Illinois Compiled Statutes

There are numerous other legal provisions that impact, directly or indirectly, public libraries and their employees and trustees, either individually or, more commonly, in their collective role as a governing board. The provisions are too numerous to list completely. See the following Illinois statutes for a partial list.

The Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) is a compilation of Public Acts, organized by Chapter and Act number under nine topical categories. Public Acts are bills that have been passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by the Governor. Most, but not all, Public Acts are incorporated into the ILCS.

ILCS, which is published biannually, is available in print and electronic formats at many libraries. Illinois Library Laws & Rules, published by the Illinois Library Association (ILA), is also an invaluable resource for those crafting library administrative policy, including librarians, trustees and governmental officials. This essential compilation includes all laws and rules affecting library service in Illinois.

Please note that "the provisions provided on the Illinois General Assembly's ILCS website have not been edited for publication, and are not in any sense the "official" text of the Illinois Compiled Statutes as enacted into law." Updating the ILCS database is an ongoing process. Recent laws may not yet be included in the ILCS database, but may be found as Public Acts soon after they become law. Read Disclaimer.

Libraries

• Illinois Local Library Act [75 ILCS 5/]
• Illinois Library System Act [75 ILCS 10/]
• Public Library District Act of 1991 [75 ILCS 16/]
• Library Records Confidentiality Act [75 ILCS 70/]

General Provisions

• Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120/]
• Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140/]
• Electronic Commerce Security Act [5 ILCS 175/]
• Identity Protection Act [5 ILCS 179/]
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Act [5 ILCS 220/]
• Illinois Public Labor Relations Act [5 ILCS 315/]
• Military Leave of Absence Act [5 ILCS 325/]
• Public Employee Armed Services Rights Act [5 ILCS 330/]
• Illinois Governmental Ethics Act [5 ILCS 420/]
• Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Article 4A. Disclosure of Economic Interests [5 ILCS 420/4A]
• State Officials and Employees Ethics Act [5 LCS 430/]

Elections

• Illinois Election Code [10 ILCS 5/]

Executive Officers

• State Library Act [15 ILCS 320/]

Executive Branch

• Military Code of Illinois [20 ILCS 1805/]
• Military Code of Illinois. Article V-A. National Guard Employment Rights Law [20 ILCS 1805/Art. V-A]

Finance

• Public Funds Statement Publication Act [30 ILCS 15]
• Public Funds Investment Act [30 ILCS 235]
• Bond Authorization Act [30 ILCS 305/]
• Local Government Debt Reform Act [30 ILCS 350]
• Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500/]
• Governmental Joint Purchasing Act [30 ILCS 525/]
• Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act [30 ILCS 535/]
• Drug Free Workplace Act [30 ILCS 580/]

Revenue

• Property Tax Code [35 ILCS 200/]
• Property Tax Code. Article 18. Division 1. Levying Process [35 ILCS 200/Art. 18 Div. 1]
• Property Tax Code. Article 18. Division 2. Truth in Taxation [35 ILCS 200/Art. 18 Div. 2]
• Property Tax Code. Article 18. Division 5. Property Tax Extension Limitation Law [35 ILCS 200/Art. 18 Div. 5]
• Property Tax Code. Article 30. Fiscal Responsibility Law [35 ILCS 200/30]

Pensions

• Illinois Pension Code [40 ILCS 5/]
• Illinois Pension Code. Article 7. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund [40 ILCS 5/Art. 7]

Local Government

• Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act [50 ILCS 105/]
• Public Officer Simultaneous Tenure Act [50 ILCS 110/]
• Time Off for Official Meetings Act [50 ILCS 115/]
• Local Governmental Employees Political Rights Act [50 ILCS 135/]
• Local Records Act [50 ILCS 205/]
• Local Government Financial Statement Act [50 ILCS 305/]
• Governmental Account Audit Act [50 ILCS 310/]
• Illinois Municipal Budget Law [50 ILCS 330/]
• Investment of Municipal Funds Act [50 ILCS 340/]
• Tax Anticipation Note Act [50 ILCS 420/]
• Local Government Prompt Payment Act [50 ILCS 505/]
• Local Government Professional Services Selection Act [50 ILCS 510/]
• Local Government Property Transfer Act [50 ILCS 605/]

Veterans and Service Members

• Service Member's Employment Tenure Act [330 ILCS 60/]

Public Health

• Environmental Barriers Act [410 ILCS 25/]
• Smoke Free Illinois Act [410 ILCS 82/]

Public Safety

• Firearm Concealed Carry Act [430 ILCS 66/]

Notices

• Notice by Publication Act [715 ILCS 5/]
• Newspaper Legal Notice Act [715 ILCS 10/]

Criminal Offenses

• Criminal Code of 2012 [720 ILCS 5/].
• Criminal Code of 2012. "Library materials" defined in 720 ILCS 5/16-0.1
• Criminal Code of 2012. Article 33. Official Misconduct. [720 ILCS 5/33]
• Criminal Code of 2012. Article 33E. Public Contracts [720 ILCS 5/Art. 33E]

Human Rights

• Illinois Human Rights Act [775 ILCS 5/]

Civil Liabilities

• Parental Responsibility Law [740 ILCS 115/]
• Right to Breastfeed Act [740 ILCS 137/]
• Illinois Wage Assignment Act [740 ILCS 170/]

Civil Immunities

• Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act [745 ILCS 10/]

Property

• Right of Publicity Act [765 ILCS 1075/]

Business Transactions

• Personal Information Protection Act [815 ILCS 530/]

Employment

• Personnel Record Review Act [820 ILCS 40/]
• Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act [820 ILCS 55/]
• Employee Credit Privacy Act [820 ILCS 70/]
• Minimum Wage Law [820 ILCS 105/]
• Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act [820 ILCS 115/]
• Prevailing Wage Act [820 ILCS 130/]
• One Day Rest in Seven Act [820 ILCS 140/]
• Family Military Leave Act [820 ILCS 151/]
• Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act [820 ILCS 180/]
• Workers' Compensation Act [820 ILCS 305/]