THOMSON PRISON CESSION ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Jacobs 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Thomson United States Penitentiary Cession Act. Cedes to the United States concurrent jurisdiction over the Thomson United States Penitentiary. Specifies that cession shall be effective upon the filing of an acceptance by the United States with the Governor of the State of Illinois. Prohibits the Act from being construed to deprive the State of Illinois of jurisdiction over the described lands. Effective immediately. 11/27/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Jacobs 11/27/2012SenateFirst Reading 11/27/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die