Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
Track legislation moving through Illinois. Browse 12,019 bills and resolutions during the 104th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions concerning required rules, provides that before filing a certified copy of a rule with the Secretary of State, an agency shall give at least 14 days' notice of its intended action to the general public. Provides that the agency shall accept comments from any interested persons. Provides that, after the notice period, the agency may make modifications to the proposed rule in response to any comment received and file a certified copy with the Secretary of State. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions concerning required rules, provides that before filing a certified copy of a rule with the Secretary of State, an agency shall give at least 14 days' notice of its intended action to the general public. Provides that the agency shall accept comments from any interested persons. Provides that, after the notice period, the agency may make modifications to the proposed rule in response to any comment received and file a certified copy with the Secretary of State. Makes other changes.
Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. Requires the Department of Early Childhood to establish an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) to make equity driven, inclusive, and data-informed decisions that create a simpler, better, and fairer system for all Illinois children and families. Provides that the Department shall develop public analytic portals and query tools for parents and communities to access aggregated integrated data from the ECIDS system to the extent permitted by State and federal confidentiality requirements.
Amends the Department of Early Childhood Act. Requires the Department of Early Childhood to establish an Early Childhood Integrated Data System (ECIDS) to make equity driven, inclusive, and data-informed decisions that create a simpler, better, and fairer system for all Illinois children and families. Provides that the Department shall develop public analytic portals and query tools for parents and communities to access aggregated integrated data from the ECIDS system to the extent permitted by State and federal confidentiality requirements.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity, provides that the technical and cost proposal shall disclose the role of a licensed design professional during the administration of the design-build contract. Provides that nothing in the provisions of the amendatory Act shall prohibit a county or municipality from engaging a licensed design professional during the administration of a design-build contract if the county or municipality believes that engaging the licensed design professional benefits the project.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity, provides that the technical and cost proposal shall disclose the role of a licensed design professional during the administration of the design-build contract. Provides that nothing in the provisions of the amendatory Act shall prohibit a county or municipality from engaging a licensed design professional during the administration of a design-build contract if the county or municipality believes that engaging the licensed design professional benefits the project.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. With respect to impartial due process hearings, provides that no mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement may include, as a condition of settlement, that a parent, a student (if at least 18 years of age or emancipated), or the designated representative of a student who is at least 18 years of age prospectively waive a free, appropriate public education or prospectively waive the right to assert claims for the nonimplementation of a free, appropriate public education. Provides that any mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement containing such prospective waivers is unenforceable in an administrative proceeding or in a State or federal court. Effective immediately.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. With respect to impartial due process hearings, provides that no mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement may include, as a condition of settlement, that a parent, a student (if at least 18 years of age or emancipated), or the designated representative of a student who is at least 18 years of age prospectively waive a free, appropriate public education or prospectively waive the right to assert claims for the nonimplementation of a free, appropriate public education. Provides that any mediation agreement, resolution agreement, or settlement agreement containing such prospective waivers is unenforceable in an administrative proceeding or in a State or federal court. Effective immediately.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions concerning stipends awarded under the Pat McGuire Child Welfare Education Fellowship Pilot Program, conditions a university student's receipt of such a stipend on the student's commitment to seek and maintain full-time employment, upon graduation, in a direct service position at a child welfare contributing agency (rather than at a purchase of service agency) that is contracted with the Department of Children and Family Services.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions concerning stipends awarded under the Pat McGuire Child Welfare Education Fellowship Pilot Program, conditions a university student's receipt of such a stipend on the student's commitment to seek and maintain full-time employment, upon graduation, in a direct service position at a child welfare contributing agency (rather than at a purchase of service agency) that is contracted with the Department of Children and Family Services.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Provides that the training program for guardians of adults with disabilities must have 2 components: one for guardians of the person and another for guardians of the estate. Authorizes the State Guardian to determine the content of the training. Requires the training component for guardians of the person to continue to include content on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Requires guardians of the person and estate (now, just for guardians of the person) to complete this training within one year from the issuance of the letters of office. Exempts some guardians.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Provides that the training program for guardians of adults with disabilities must have 2 components: one for guardians of the person and another for guardians of the estate. Authorizes the State Guardian to determine the content of the training. Requires the training component for guardians of the person to continue to include content on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Requires guardians of the person and estate (now, just for guardians of the person) to complete this training within one year from the issuance of the letters of office. Exempts some guardians.
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that "certified veterinary technician" or "veterinary technician" means a person who is a graduate of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities and who has successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (rather than a person who is validly and currently licensed to practice veterinary technology in the State). Provides that every holder of a license shall display the license or a copy of the license in a conspicuous place in the holder's principal office or any other location where the holder renders services as a veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician. Requires every displayed license to have the license number visible.
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that "certified veterinary technician" or "veterinary technician" means a person who is a graduate of a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities and who has successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (rather than a person who is validly and currently licensed to practice veterinary technology in the State). Provides that every holder of a license shall display the license or a copy of the license in a conspicuous place in the holder's principal office or any other location where the holder renders services as a veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician. Requires every displayed license to have the license number visible.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1. Makes changes concerning the repeal of the Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund. Adds conforming changes concerning the repeal of the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1. Makes changes concerning the repeal of the Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund. Adds conforming changes concerning the repeal of the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the changes to audit reports in the introduced bill begin in Fiscal Year 2027 (rather than Fiscal Year 2026 in the introduced bill).
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the changes to audit reports in the introduced bill begin in Fiscal Year 2027 (rather than Fiscal Year 2026 in the introduced bill).
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that acts submitting to the general jurisdiction of Illinois courts include (1) a corporation having its principal place of business in Illinois or (2) is a foreign business corporation that has consented to general jurisdiction in this State in accordance with the Business Corporation Act of 1983 but only if (i) the action alleges injury or illness resulting from exposure to a substance defined as toxic under the Uniform Hazardous Substances Act of Illinois whether the cause of action arises within or without the State, and (ii) as long as jurisdiction is proper as to one or more named co-defendants under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to make conforming changes. Provides that a corporation that obtains or continues to maintain the right to transact business in Illinois consents to the exercise of general jurisdiction under the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a corporation consents to general jurisdiction upon registering to do business in Illinois after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a corporation that has previously registered to business in Illinois consents to general jurisdiction upon the next date after the effective date of the amendatory Act on which the filing of its annual report is due regardless of whether or not it then files its annual report. Effective immediately.
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, individuals seeking a short-term approval for school support personnel, as defined in rules, are not required to take the test of content area knowledge prior to the short-term approval being issued.
Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, individuals seeking a short-term approval for school support personnel, as defined in rules, are not required to take the test of content area knowledge prior to the short-term approval being issued.
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that, by March 15, 2027 and by March 15 of each subsequent year, the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall jointly prepare and release a Statewide Data Dashboard to include individualized data on each public institution of higher education and each private institution of higher education on a publicly available website. Provides that the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall collaborate jointly and determine the indicators and presentation of the Statewide Data Dashboard, which must include, at a minimum, the most current data collected and maintained by the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission related to student, faculty, and staff demographics, institution characteristics, affordability characteristics, student success factors, a comparison, institutional profile and mission, and other data. Provides that the Statewide Data Dashboard may not disaggregate data to a level that would allow the identification of individual students or disclose their personally identifying information. Provides that data under the purview of the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall remain under the authority of the respective agency. Sets forth provisions concerning memoranda of understanding or interagency agreements and joint rules.
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. Provides that, by March 15, 2027 and by March 15 of each subsequent year, the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall jointly prepare and release a Statewide Data Dashboard to include individualized data on each public institution of higher education and each private institution of higher education on a publicly available website. Provides that the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall collaborate jointly and determine the indicators and presentation of the Statewide Data Dashboard, which must include, at a minimum, the most current data collected and maintained by the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission related to student, faculty, and staff demographics, institution characteristics, affordability characteristics, student success factors, a comparison, institutional profile and mission, and other data. Provides that the Statewide Data Dashboard may not disaggregate data to a level that would allow the identification of individual students or disclose their personally identifying information. Provides that data under the purview of the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall remain under the authority of the respective agency. Sets forth provisions concerning memoranda of understanding or interagency agreements and joint rules.
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Changes the definition of "CPA firm" to remove a reference to limited liability companies and to include professional limited liability companies. Changes references from "substantial equivalency" to "enhanced mobility". Changes provisions regarding substantial equivalency for an individual whose principal place of business is not in the State but who has a valid CPA license issued by another state to require that the licensure requirements of the issuing state must be equivalent to the criteria in the Act or, if the licensure requirements of the issuing state are not equivalent, to require that the individual must petition the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee for, and obtain from the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee, an equivalency determination (instead of requiring a verification of the criteria by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs, individuals who have received a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board and have had at least 2 years of experience as defined by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation rule. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs individuals who have received a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board, and at least one year of experience as defined by Department rule. Changes the organization that the Department may rely on for enhanced mobility determinations from the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy to the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee. Makes conforming and other changes.
Amends the Illinois Public Accounting Act. Changes the definition of "CPA firm" to remove a reference to limited liability companies and to include professional limited liability companies. Changes references from "substantial equivalency" to "enhanced mobility". Changes provisions regarding substantial equivalency for an individual whose principal place of business is not in the State but who has a valid CPA license issued by another state to require that the licensure requirements of the issuing state must be equivalent to the criteria in the Act or, if the licensure requirements of the issuing state are not equivalent, to require that the individual must petition the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee for, and obtain from the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee, an equivalency determination (instead of requiring a verification of the criteria by the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy). Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs, individuals who have received a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board and have had at least 2 years of experience as defined by Department of Financial and Professional Regulation rule. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, the Department may license as licensed CPAs individuals who have received a master's degree, a bachelor's degree with 30 hours of accounting from an accredited college or university and an exam certificate or certification from the Board, and at least one year of experience as defined by Department rule. Changes the organization that the Department may rely on for enhanced mobility determinations from the National Qualification Appraisal Service of the National Association of State Board of Accountancy to the Public Accountant Registration and Licensure Committee. Makes conforming and other changes.
Amends the Illinois Century Network Act. Provides that the connection of anchor institutions to the Illinois Century Network shall be prioritized according to the type of anchor institution, starting with schools and libraries.
Amends the Illinois Century Network Act. Provides that the connection of anchor institutions to the Illinois Century Network shall be prioritized according to the type of anchor institution, starting with schools and libraries.
Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the University of Illinois System to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care of retired police dogs. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation to administer and manage the Program. Sets forth the required criteria a not-for-profit corporation must meet to be selected for a grant award. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Trustees to make grants to the not-for-profit corporation to be the disbursing authority for the Program. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Requires the Board of Trustees to adopt rules to implement the Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that all moneys in the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, for grants under the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act (rather than as grants to the Northern Illinois Police K-9 Memorial for the creation, operation, and maintenance of a police K-9 memorial monument). Provides that, if the Secretary of State has not received 2,000 plate applications to issue the special registration plates designated as Illinois Police K-9 Memorial license plates by January 1, 2028, then the Secretary of State's authority to issue the special plate is nullified and the plate shall not be issued.
Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the University of Illinois System to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care of retired police dogs. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation to administer and manage the Program. Sets forth the required criteria a not-for-profit corporation must meet to be selected for a grant award. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Trustees to make grants to the not-for-profit corporation to be the disbursing authority for the Program. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Requires the Board of Trustees to adopt rules to implement the Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that all moneys in the Illinois Police K-9 Memorial Fund shall be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, for grants under the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act (rather than as grants to the Northern Illinois Police K-9 Memorial for the creation, operation, and maintenance of a police K-9 memorial monument). Provides that, if the Secretary of State has not received 2,000 plate applications to issue the special registration plates designated as Illinois Police K-9 Memorial license plates by January 1, 2028, then the Secretary of State's authority to issue the special plate is nullified and the plate shall not be issued.
In provisions concerning automated external defibrillators, provides that the facility shall provide maintenance and oversight of the automated external defibrillator in accordance with the Automated External Defibrillator Act and develop policies and procedures consistent with current medical practice regarding the use of automated external defibrillators. Provides that a nursing facility must comply with specified provisions of the Act by January 1, 2030. Removes provisions requiring the facility to contract with or employ a physician to be the automated external defibrillation medical director for the facility. Removes provisions amending the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the MC/DD Act, ID/DD Community Care Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code.
In provisions concerning automated external defibrillators, provides that the facility shall provide maintenance and oversight of the automated external defibrillator in accordance with the Automated External Defibrillator Act and develop policies and procedures consistent with current medical practice regarding the use of automated external defibrillators. Provides that a nursing facility must comply with specified provisions of the Act by January 1, 2030. Removes provisions requiring the facility to contract with or employ a physician to be the automated external defibrillation medical director for the facility. Removes provisions amending the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the MC/DD Act, ID/DD Community Care Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Amends the Student Investment Account Act. Allows the State Treasurer to originate, guarantee, acquire, and service refinance loans; invest in, and enter into contracts with, institutions that provide refinance loans; deposit funds with financial institutions that provide refinance loans; establish specific criteria governing the eligibility of entities to participate in the making of refinance loans; charge and collect premiums for insurance on refinance loans; and deduct from a State employee's salary, wages, commissions, and bonuses the recovery of a refinance loan debt. Removes language allowing the State Treasurer to: enter into income share agreements with participants, facilitate income share agreements between participants and eligible income share agreement providers, and perform other acts as may be necessary or desirable in connection with income share agreements; enter into contracts and guarantee agreements as necessary to operate the Student Investment Account with income share agreement providers or qualified income share agreement organizations; establish specific criteria governing the eligibility of entities to participate in the making of income share agreements; pay income share agreement providers or qualified income share agreement organizations an administrative fee in connection with services provided pursuant to the Student Investment Account; charge and collect premiums for insurance on income share agreements; and deduct from a State employee's salary, wages, commissions, and bonuses the recovery of an income share agreement. Allows (rather than requires) the State Treasurer to establish fees to cover the costs of administration, recordkeeping, marketing, and investment management related to the Student Investment Account. Removes language allowing moneys in the Student Investment Account Assistance Fund to be used to provide assistance to income share agreement participants. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the Student Investment Account Act. Allows the State Treasurer to originate, guarantee, acquire, and service refinance loans; invest in, and enter into contracts with, institutions that provide refinance loans; deposit funds with financial institutions that provide refinance loans; establish specific criteria governing the eligibility of entities to participate in the making of refinance loans; charge and collect premiums for insurance on refinance loans; and deduct from a State employee's salary, wages, commissions, and bonuses the recovery of a refinance loan debt. Removes language allowing the State Treasurer to: enter into income share agreements with participants, facilitate income share agreements between participants and eligible income share agreement providers, and perform other acts as may be necessary or desirable in connection with income share agreements; enter into contracts and guarantee agreements as necessary to operate the Student Investment Account with income share agreement providers or qualified income share agreement organizations; establish specific criteria governing the eligibility of entities to participate in the making of income share agreements; pay income share agreement providers or qualified income share agreement organizations an administrative fee in connection with services provided pursuant to the Student Investment Account; charge and collect premiums for insurance on income share agreements; and deduct from a State employee's salary, wages, commissions, and bonuses the recovery of an income share agreement. Allows (rather than requires) the State Treasurer to establish fees to cover the costs of administration, recordkeeping, marketing, and investment management related to the Student Investment Account. Removes language allowing moneys in the Student Investment Account Assistance Fund to be used to provide assistance to income share agreement participants. Makes conforming changes.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority Act. Provides that the Board of Directors of the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority shall consist of 15 members (rather than 10 members). Provides that one member (rather than 6 members) of the Board shall be appointed by the Will County Executive. Provides that the mayors of the municipalities of Channahon, Crest Hill, Elwood, Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Rockdale, Romeoville, Symerton, and Wilmington shall each appoint one member of the Board of Directors. Provides for the appointment of the Board members. Provides that the Chairperson of the Board shall be appointed by the Will County Executive from among the members of the Board (rather than elected by the Board annually from among the members who are appointed by the Will County Executive). Provides that Board shall meet upon the call of its Chairperson or upon written notice of 8 members of the Board (rather than 6 members of the Board). Provides that all official acts of the Authority shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the Board members at a meeting of the Board (rather than at least 6 members of the Board at a meeting of the Board) at which the members casting those affirmative votes are present.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority Act. Provides that the Board of Directors of the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority shall consist of 15 members (rather than 10 members). Provides that one member (rather than 6 members) of the Board shall be appointed by the Will County Executive. Provides that the mayors of the municipalities of Channahon, Crest Hill, Elwood, Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Rockdale, Romeoville, Symerton, and Wilmington shall each appoint one member of the Board of Directors. Provides for the appointment of the Board members. Provides that the Chairperson of the Board shall be appointed by the Will County Executive from among the members of the Board (rather than elected by the Board annually from among the members who are appointed by the Will County Executive). Provides that Board shall meet upon the call of its Chairperson or upon written notice of 8 members of the Board (rather than 6 members of the Board). Provides that all official acts of the Authority shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the Board members at a meeting of the Board (rather than at least 6 members of the Board at a meeting of the Board) at which the members casting those affirmative votes are present.
Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. In provisions concerning continuity of care for beneficiaries, provides that the network plan shall permit the beneficiary to continue an ongoing course of treatment with that provider during a transitional period for 90 days from the date of the notice to the beneficiary of the provider's disaffiliation from the network plan if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the date of notification. Requires a network plan to provide for continuity of care for new beneficiaries during a transition period of 90 days from the effective date of enrollment if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the current provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the effective date of enrollment. Limits the applicability of continuity of care requirements if the provider or beneficiary reschedules an appointment or schedules any follow up appointments after 90 days from the effective date of enrollment. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. In provisions concerning continuity of care for beneficiaries, provides that the network plan shall permit the beneficiary to continue an ongoing course of treatment with that provider during a transitional period for 90 days from the date of the notice to the beneficiary of the provider's disaffiliation from the network plan if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the date of notification. Requires a network plan to provide for continuity of care for new beneficiaries during a transition period of 90 days from the effective date of enrollment if the beneficiary has a confirmed appointment and the current provider attests that the appointment was scheduled prior to the effective date of enrollment. Limits the applicability of continuity of care requirements if the provider or beneficiary reschedules an appointment or schedules any follow up appointments after 90 days from the effective date of enrollment. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Wildlife Code. In prohibitions against fraud in connection with any license, permit, or tag, deletes provisions that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the privileges of any person found guilty of violating these prohibitions for a period of not less than one year. In provisions regarding the Apprentice Hunter License Program, deletes provisions requiring the Apprentice Hunter License to be a nonrenewable license. In provisions regarding a certificate of competency, deletes provisions allowing a person born on or after January 1, 1980, to be exempt from requirements for a certificate of competency if the person has a hunting license issued in another State. In provisions regarding penalties, deletes provisions requiring the Department to suspend for a period of not less than one year the privileges of any person found guilty of violating specific provisions in the Act. Deletes provisions limiting some suspensions to 5 years. Requires the Department to suspend the privileges of a person for a violation of certain provisions in the Act for a period of one year. Makes technical and other changes. Amends the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act. In provisions regarding snowmobile inspections, provides that an officer may (rather than must) issue a summons. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning jurisdiction and expungement.
Amends the Wildlife Code. In prohibitions against fraud in connection with any license, permit, or tag, deletes provisions that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the privileges of any person found guilty of violating these prohibitions for a period of not less than one year. In provisions regarding the Apprentice Hunter License Program, deletes provisions requiring the Apprentice Hunter License to be a nonrenewable license. In provisions regarding a certificate of competency, deletes provisions allowing a person born on or after January 1, 1980, to be exempt from requirements for a certificate of competency if the person has a hunting license issued in another State. In provisions regarding penalties, deletes provisions requiring the Department to suspend for a period of not less than one year the privileges of any person found guilty of violating specific provisions in the Act. Deletes provisions limiting some suspensions to 5 years. Requires the Department to suspend the privileges of a person for a violation of certain provisions in the Act for a period of one year. Makes technical and other changes. Amends the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act. In provisions regarding snowmobile inspections, provides that an officer may (rather than must) issue a summons. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning jurisdiction and expungement.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the law concerning limitations on the over-the-counter sale of ephedrine without a prescription does not apply to the sale of any product dispensed or delivered by a practitioner or pharmacy according to a prescription issued by a prescriber authorized by the State or another state for a valid medical purpose and in the course of professional practice.
Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that the law concerning limitations on the over-the-counter sale of ephedrine without a prescription does not apply to the sale of any product dispensed or delivered by a practitioner or pharmacy according to a prescription issued by a prescriber authorized by the State or another state for a valid medical purpose and in the course of professional practice.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision concerning the conditions for payment from the Underground Storage Tank Fund, provides that, in the case of any approved plan and budget for which payment is being sought, the Environmental Protection Agency shall make a payment determination within 120 days of receipt of both the complete application for payment and the report documenting completion of the activities approved in the plan, whichever is received later (rather than within 120 days after receipt of the application). Provides that, for underground storage tank releases reported before June 8, 2010, an owner or operator may access the Underground Storage Tank Fund for costs that are associated with an Agency-approved plan and that are incurred after the effective date of the amendatory Act after application of a $10,000 deductible (now, other deductibles are owed in some circumstances). Provides that the deductible shall be reduced by any deductible amount applied to costs incurred before the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision concerning the conditions for payment from the Underground Storage Tank Fund, provides that, in the case of any approved plan and budget for which payment is being sought, the Environmental Protection Agency shall make a payment determination within 120 days of receipt of both the complete application for payment and the report documenting completion of the activities approved in the plan, whichever is received later (rather than within 120 days after receipt of the application). Provides that, for underground storage tank releases reported before June 8, 2010, an owner or operator may access the Underground Storage Tank Fund for costs that are associated with an Agency-approved plan and that are incurred after the effective date of the amendatory Act after application of a $10,000 deductible (now, other deductibles are owed in some circumstances). Provides that the deductible shall be reduced by any deductible amount applied to costs incurred before the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop statewide guidance for school districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education. Requires, no later than July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education to encourage school districts to collect teaching resources to support American Sign Language programs. With respect to educator licensure, provides that, on or before July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education shall post publicly on its website the process by which the State Board or any entity designated by the State Board evaluates content area knowledge tests to determine content validity, an absence of bias, or the scores required to pass such tests. With respect to the recommendation that an age-appropriate unit of Internet safety instruction include recognizing and reporting online harassment and cyber-bullying, adds that this includes the creation and distribution of false representations of individuals created by artificial intelligence, including, but not limited to, sexually explicit images and videos.
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to develop statewide guidance for school districts and educators on the use of artificial intelligence in elementary and secondary education. Requires, no later than July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education to encourage school districts to collect teaching resources to support American Sign Language programs. With respect to educator licensure, provides that, on or before July 1, 2026, the State Board of Education shall post publicly on its website the process by which the State Board or any entity designated by the State Board evaluates content area knowledge tests to determine content validity, an absence of bias, or the scores required to pass such tests. With respect to the recommendation that an age-appropriate unit of Internet safety instruction include recognizing and reporting online harassment and cyber-bullying, adds that this includes the creation and distribution of false representations of individuals created by artificial intelligence, including, but not limited to, sexually explicit images and videos.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Specifies that provisions concerning the recovery of unclaimed property shall apply to individuals determined to be ineligible for benefits due to fraud. Provides that the Director of Employment Security may cooperate with and enter into agreements with the State Treasurer for the recovery of unclaimed property held by the State Treasurer in the name of an employer who owes contributions, interest, or penalties under this Act. Provides that the amount of unclaimed property the Director is authorized to recover under this subsection is limited to the amount of contributions, interest, penalties, and fees owed by the employer.
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Specifies that provisions concerning the recovery of unclaimed property shall apply to individuals determined to be ineligible for benefits due to fraud. Provides that the Director of Employment Security may cooperate with and enter into agreements with the State Treasurer for the recovery of unclaimed property held by the State Treasurer in the name of an employer who owes contributions, interest, or penalties under this Act. Provides that the amount of unclaimed property the Director is authorized to recover under this subsection is limited to the amount of contributions, interest, penalties, and fees owed by the employer.
Amends the School Code and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant Act. In provisions concerning the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents scholarship and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant program, provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall determine, by rule, the eligibility of the persons who apply for the scholarship or grant (rather than the Department shall determine the eligibility of the persons who apply For the scholarship or grant).
Amends the School Code and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant Act. In provisions concerning the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents scholarship and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant program, provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall determine, by rule, the eligibility of the persons who apply for the scholarship or grant (rather than the Department shall determine the eligibility of the persons who apply For the scholarship or grant).