As used in this Act:
     “Agency” means any branch, department, board, committee, or commission of State government, but does not include units of local government, school districts, or boards of election commissioners.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 327/10

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Units of local government: has the meaning established in Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.28

     “Blood” means both the liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of a human body and any cells or parts thereof, including, but not limited to, whole blood, plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
     “Department” means the Department of Central Management Services.
     “Organ” means any biological tissue of the human body that may be donated by a living donor, including, but not limited to, the kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, intestine, bone, and skin or any subpart thereof.
     “Participating employee” means a permanent full-time or part-time employee who has been employed by an agency for a period of 6 months or more and who donates an organ, bone marrow, or blood.