Illinois § 5-5 Definitions

Illinois Statutes

§ 5-5 — Definitions

Illinois § 5-5

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 740CIVIL LIABILITIES

Act 740 ILCS 16/Illinois Bivens Act.

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Bluebook

740 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-5 (2026).

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As used in this Act: "Crowd control equipment" includes, but is not limited to, kinetic impact projectiles; compressed air launchers, such as PLS and FN303; oleoresin capsicum spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants; 40 millimeter munitions launchers; less-lethal shotguns; less-lethal specialty impact-chemical munitions; controlled noise and light distraction devices; and electronic control weapons. "Facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, helmet, headgear, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual, including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gaiter mask, ski mask, or any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item. "Facial covering" does not include a medical grade mask designed to prevent the transmission of

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As used in this Act: "Crowd control equipment" includes, but is not limited to, kinetic impact projectiles; compressed air launchers, such as PLS and FN303; oleoresin capsicum spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants; 40 millimeter munitions launchers; less-lethal shotguns; less-lethal specialty impact-chemical munitions; controlled noise and light distraction devices; and electronic control weapons. "Facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, helmet, headgear, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual, including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gaiter mask, ski mask, or any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item. "Facial covering" does not include a medical grade mask designed to prevent the transmission of diseases; a facial covering designed to protect against exposure to smoke during a state of emergency related to wildfires; or protective gear used by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team officers necessary to protect their faces from harm while they perform their SWAT responsibilities. "Prevailing party" includes any party: (1) who obtains some of his or her requested relief through a judicial judgment in his or her favor; (2) who obtains some of his or her requested relief through any settlement agreement approved by the court; or (3) whose pursuit of a nonfrivolous claim was a catalyst for a unilateral change in position by the opposing party relative to the relief sought.