Section 332.2  Definitions

"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.

"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, blood, or blood platelets.

"Medical documentation" for purposes of donating an organ or bone marrow means a written statement by a physician or medical practitioner licensed under the Medical Practice Act or under similar laws of Illinois or another state or country.

"Medical documentation" for purposes of donating blood or platelets means a written statement from the American Red Cross or blood bank indicating that the employee donated or attempted to donate blood or blood platelets.