Bill would prevent felons from volunteering
(Springfield-AP) -- The Illinois Senate is considering
legislation that would prevent felons from serving on volunteer
fire departments.
St. Clair County State's Attorney Bob Haida asked state
Representative Tom Holbrook of Belleville, to introduce the
legislation after felons and arsonists were found working at local
fire districts.
Under the proposed legislation, prosecutors would be allowed to
ask a judge to remove a firefighter found to have a felony
conviction or a crime of moral turpitude.
While Haida says the bill does not call for mandatory criminal
background checks, it may inspire some fire departments across the
state to look more closely at prospective volunteers.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
(Springfield-AP) -- The Illinois Senate is considering
legislation that would prevent felons from serving on volunteer
fire departments.
St. Clair County State's Attorney Bob Haida asked state
Representative Tom Holbrook of Belleville, to introduce the
legislation after felons and arsonists were found working at local
fire districts.
Under the proposed legislation, prosecutors would be allowed to
ask a judge to remove a firefighter found to have a felony
conviction or a crime of moral turpitude.
While Haida says the bill does not call for mandatory criminal
background checks, it may inspire some fire departments across the
state to look more closely at prospective volunteers.
(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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