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 Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and (iii) any other awareness and assistance information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the National Emergency 9-1-1, the Poison Control helpline, and the 2-1-1 Illinois number. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Adds that compliance with a provision may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under a specific provision of the Act, to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Service's website.
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available; (ii) the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number; and (iii) any other awareness and assistance information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the National Emergency 9-1-1, the Poison Control helpline, and the 2-1-1 Illinois number. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Adds that compliance with a provision may be satisfied through electronic delivery of the notice where the patient has consented to electronic communications. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients, other than pharmacies described under a specific provision of the Act, to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Service's website.
Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to take deer except (i) with a shotgun, centerfire handgun (rather than just a handgun), centerfire revolver, centerfire rifle (rather than single shot centerfire rifle), or muzzleloading rifle or (ii) as provided by administrative rule, with a bow and arrow, with other requirements. Limits legal handguns and rifles to centerfire revolvers, centerfire handguns capable of holding not more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined, and centerfire rifles capable of holding not more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Provides that if a centerfire handgun or centerfire rifle is capable of holding more than 3 rounds, it shall be fitted with a one-piece plug that is irremovable without dismantling the handgun or rifle or it shall be otherwise altered to render it incapable of holding more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined without dismantling the handgun or rifle. Moves a provision regarding standards and specifications for deer hunting established by administrative rule and moves a prohibition that a person may not have in his or her possession any firearm not authorized by administrative rule for a specific hunting season when taking deer unless in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Prohibits, while deer hunting, possessing, being in close proximity to, or using a rifle, handgun, revolver, or muzzleloading rifle or a magazine that is not in compliance with certain provisions or administrative rules. Repeals a definition of "single shot".
Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to take deer except (i) with a shotgun, centerfire handgun (rather than just a handgun), centerfire revolver, centerfire rifle (rather than single shot centerfire rifle), or muzzleloading rifle or (ii) as provided by administrative rule, with a bow and arrow, with other requirements. Limits legal handguns and rifles to centerfire revolvers, centerfire handguns capable of holding not more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined, and centerfire rifles capable of holding not more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Provides that if a centerfire handgun or centerfire rifle is capable of holding more than 3 rounds, it shall be fitted with a one-piece plug that is irremovable without dismantling the handgun or rifle or it shall be otherwise altered to render it incapable of holding more than 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined without dismantling the handgun or rifle. Moves a provision regarding standards and specifications for deer hunting established by administrative rule and moves a prohibition that a person may not have in his or her possession any firearm not authorized by administrative rule for a specific hunting season when taking deer unless in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Prohibits, while deer hunting, possessing, being in close proximity to, or using a rifle, handgun, revolver, or muzzleloading rifle or a magazine that is not in compliance with certain provisions or administrative rules. Repeals a definition of "single shot".
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning assessment and service plan requirements, provides that a comprehensive assessment shall be completed by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician). In provisions concerning Alzheimer and dementia programs, provides that an assessment must be approved by a resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician) and shall occur prior to acceptance for residency, annually, and at such time that a change in the resident's condition is identified by a family member, staff of the establishment, or the resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician).
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning assessment and service plan requirements, provides that a comprehensive assessment shall be completed by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician). In provisions concerning Alzheimer and dementia programs, provides that an assessment must be approved by a resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician) and shall occur prior to acceptance for residency, annually, and at such time that a change in the resident's condition is identified by a family member, staff of the establishment, or the resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician).
Amends the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act. Requires that the Department of Transportation post a notice as required under the Act in all public restrooms of each roadside rest area.
Amends the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act. Requires that the Department of Transportation post a notice as required under the Act in all public restrooms of each roadside rest area.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a truant minor may not be administratively withdrawn (rather than expelled) for nonattendance unless he or she has accrued 15 consecutive days of absences without valid cause and the student cannot be located by the school district or the school district has located the student but cannot, after exhausting all available supportive services, compel the student to return to school. Requires a school district to make at least 3 documented attempts to notify the parent or guardian of its intent to administratively withdraw a student prior to withdrawing the student. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a truant minor may not be administratively withdrawn (rather than expelled) for nonattendance unless he or she has accrued 15 consecutive days of absences without valid cause and the student cannot be located by the school district or the school district has located the student but cannot, after exhausting all available supportive services, compel the student to return to school. Requires a school district to make at least 3 documented attempts to notify the parent or guardian of its intent to administratively withdraw a student prior to withdrawing the student. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the design and color of registration plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Provides that plates for veterans with disabilities who have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay a specified fee (instead of $24). Authorizes the Secretary to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to tow truck or wrecker operator upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of transfers. Prohibits a vehicle from being registered in the name of a person who is not an owner or lessee of that vehicle. Requires a vehicle owner seeking to register a vehicle in the State to register that vehicle to a State address. Provides that it is a violation for a person to alter, forge, or counterfeit a license plate or digital license plate. Provides that if no assignable title is available when auctioning a vehicle, the auctioneer or dealer must apply for Illinois title for the purpose of assigning title. Provides that the renewal fee for licenses and permits issued to 18, 19, and 20 year olds is $5. Provides that the Secretary shall issue a meter-exempt decal or device to the parent of a person with a disability who is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving or the legal guardian of a person with a disability incapable of driving. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the design and color of registration plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Provides that plates for veterans with disabilities who have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay a specified fee (instead of $24). Authorizes the Secretary to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to tow truck or wrecker operator upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of transfers. Prohibits a vehicle from being registered in the name of a person who is not an owner or lessee of that vehicle. Requires a vehicle owner seeking to register a vehicle in the State to register that vehicle to a State address. Provides that it is a violation for a person to alter, forge, or counterfeit a license plate or digital license plate. Provides that if no assignable title is available when auctioning a vehicle, the auctioneer or dealer must apply for Illinois title for the purpose of assigning title. Provides that the renewal fee for licenses and permits issued to 18, 19, and 20 year olds is $5. Provides that the Secretary shall issue a meter-exempt decal or device to the parent of a person with a disability who is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving or the legal guardian of a person with a disability incapable of driving. Makes other changes.
Amends the Township Code. In a provision that authorizes a township board to provide for the cutting of weeds or grass, the trimming of trees or bushes, the removal of nuisance bushes or trees, or the maintenance of a retention pond or detention pond on any real estate in areas within the township, specifies that the required 7-day advance notice to the property owner may be served by certified mail, by personal service, or by posting the notice on the property in a prominent location.
Amends the Township Code. In a provision that authorizes a township board to provide for the cutting of weeds or grass, the trimming of trees or bushes, the removal of nuisance bushes or trees, or the maintenance of a retention pond or detention pond on any real estate in areas within the township, specifies that the required 7-day advance notice to the property owner may be served by certified mail, by personal service, or by posting the notice on the property in a prominent location.
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that a fee of $25 for a commission as an electronic notary public shall be waived for a period of 2 years. Provides that a bond of $25,000 for a commission as an electronic notary shall be waived for a period of 2 years, except that a bond of $5,000 shall still be required. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Notary Public Act. Provides that a fee of $25 for a commission as an electronic notary public shall be waived for a period of 2 years. Provides that a bond of $25,000 for a commission as an electronic notary shall be waived for a period of 2 years, except that a bond of $5,000 shall still be required. Effective immediately.
Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act. Prohibits an association from defining or designating a marked law enforcement vehicle that is assigned to a law enforcement officer or a marked firefighter vehicle that is assigned to a firefighter as a commercial vehicle and subject it to a restrictive provision in an association instrument, covenant, rule, or regulation, as long as the vehicle does not exceed 12,000 pounds. Provides that such a provision violates the Acts and is void and unenforceable.
Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act. Prohibits an association from defining or designating a marked law enforcement vehicle that is assigned to a law enforcement officer or a marked firefighter vehicle that is assigned to a firefighter as a commercial vehicle and subject it to a restrictive provision in an association instrument, covenant, rule, or regulation, as long as the vehicle does not exceed 12,000 pounds. Provides that such a provision violates the Acts and is void and unenforceable.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner may not be denied a protective order because the petitioner or the respondent is a minor or solely upon the basis that the respondent or petitioner is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of the issuance of the order. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a petition for an order of protection may be filed by: (i) a crime victim who was abused by an family or household member before the incarceration of the offender in a penal institution, and the offender is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of the filing of the petition; or (ii) any person who has previously suffered abuse by a family or household member convicted of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery; any other offense that would constitute domestic violence; or a violent crime as defined in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act committed against another person. Effective immediately.
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner may not be denied a protective order because the petitioner or the respondent is a minor or solely upon the basis that the respondent or petitioner is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of the issuance of the order. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a petition for an order of protection may be filed by: (i) a crime victim who was abused by an family or household member before the incarceration of the offender in a penal institution, and the offender is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of the filing of the petition; or (ii) any person who has previously suffered abuse by a family or household member convicted of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery; any other offense that would constitute domestic violence; or a violent crime as defined in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act committed against another person. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning qualifications for licensure as a licensed social worker, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may grant a waiver for or an extension of the 4-year time period under the provisions upon a showing of good cause. Further amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. In provisions concerning endorsement, provides that the Department may issue a license as a clinical social worker or as a social worker, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Act, except for the requirement to be licensed while obtaining the required supervised experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning qualifications for licensure as a licensed social worker, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may grant a waiver for or an extension of the 4-year time period under the provisions upon a showing of good cause. Further amends the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. In provisions concerning endorsement, provides that the Department may issue a license as a clinical social worker or as a social worker, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Act, except for the requirement to be licensed while obtaining the required supervised experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act. Provides that beginning no later than December 31, 2030 and every 5 years thereafter, the airport sponsor shall prepare or cause to be prepared a noise contour study for each covered airport in its jurisdiction. Establishes the requirements for each noise contour study. Requires the airport sponsor to make each completed noise contour study available to the public on its website and to submit a copy to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Provides that nothing prohibits the airport sponsor from preparing a revised or supplemental noise contour study at any time more frequently than required.
Amends the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act. Provides that beginning no later than December 31, 2030 and every 5 years thereafter, the airport sponsor shall prepare or cause to be prepared a noise contour study for each covered airport in its jurisdiction. Establishes the requirements for each noise contour study. Requires the airport sponsor to make each completed noise contour study available to the public on its website and to submit a copy to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Provides that nothing prohibits the airport sponsor from preparing a revised or supplemental noise contour study at any time more frequently than required.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply on the side of the highway, street, or road near the fire hydrant or water supply. Provides that the blue pavement markings shall consist of a 4-inch square. Prohibits a unit of local government from placing a pavement marker on a highway unless it first obtains an encroachment permit from the agency having jurisdiction over the highway.
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Allows a unit of local government to place a pavement marker on any highway, street, or road to mark the location of a fire hydrant or water supply on the side of the highway, street, or road near the fire hydrant or water supply. Provides that the blue pavement markings shall consist of a 4-inch square. Prohibits a unit of local government from placing a pavement marker on a highway unless it first obtains an encroachment permit from the agency having jurisdiction over the highway.
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that, among other things, notice of the duration of eligible lists of examinations of each position in the classified service shall be given by the Director of Human Resources by publication for 2 weeks preceding the examination in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the sanitary district is situated, and the notice shall be posted by the Director in a conspicuous place in the Director's office for 2 weeks before the examination. Provides that, if fewer than 5 candidates are in the A, B, and C categories combined, then the Director may delay certification to fill a vacancy and hold an examination to provide a sufficient number of candidates on an updated eligible list. Provides that, among other apprentices, apprentices in a sanitary district's apprenticeship program for plant operations or laboratory operations shall not be included in the classified civil service. Provides that graduates of a sanitary district apprenticeship program shall be given additional points on examinations for civil service journeymen positions in entry-level positions in plant operations or laboratory operations classifications, in addition to the trades, at the sanitary district. Provides that, if an eligible list for the civil service journeyman trades or entry-level plant operations or laboratory operations classification already exists at the time a district apprentice completes the district program, then a special administration of the examination may be scheduled by the Director. Makes other and conforming changes.
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that, among other things, notice of the duration of eligible lists of examinations of each position in the classified service shall be given by the Director of Human Resources by publication for 2 weeks preceding the examination in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the sanitary district is situated, and the notice shall be posted by the Director in a conspicuous place in the Director's office for 2 weeks before the examination. Provides that, if fewer than 5 candidates are in the A, B, and C categories combined, then the Director may delay certification to fill a vacancy and hold an examination to provide a sufficient number of candidates on an updated eligible list. Provides that, among other apprentices, apprentices in a sanitary district's apprenticeship program for plant operations or laboratory operations shall not be included in the classified civil service. Provides that graduates of a sanitary district apprenticeship program shall be given additional points on examinations for civil service journeymen positions in entry-level positions in plant operations or laboratory operations classifications, in addition to the trades, at the sanitary district. Provides that, if an eligible list for the civil service journeyman trades or entry-level plant operations or laboratory operations classification already exists at the time a district apprentice completes the district program, then a special administration of the examination may be scheduled by the Director. Makes other and conforming changes.
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that, with the approval of the Illinois State Police, pretrial services agencies may furnish fingerprints, charges, and descriptions to the Illinois State Police in the same manner as agencies making arrests. Amends the Pretrial Services Act. Provides that pretrial services agencies shall collaborate with the policing bodies of this State, the clerks of the circuit court, the sheriffs, and the State's Attorneys to assist in maintaining complete and accurate criminal records of the Illinois State Police.
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that, with the approval of the Illinois State Police, pretrial services agencies may furnish fingerprints, charges, and descriptions to the Illinois State Police in the same manner as agencies making arrests. Amends the Pretrial Services Act. Provides that pretrial services agencies shall collaborate with the policing bodies of this State, the clerks of the circuit court, the sheriffs, and the State's Attorneys to assist in maintaining complete and accurate criminal records of the Illinois State Police.
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that all fire departments and units of local government that provide fire protection services in the State shall report the death of any firefighter employed by the fire department or unit of local government to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Specifies the information that shall be reported to the Office. Provides that the Office shall publish an annual report concerning the information reported and shall make the report available to the public. Effective immediately.
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that all fire departments and units of local government that provide fire protection services in the State shall report the death of any firefighter employed by the fire department or unit of local government to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Specifies the information that shall be reported to the Office. Provides that the Office shall publish an annual report concerning the information reported and shall make the report available to the public. Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to establish, maintain, and promote a tobacco quitline. Allows the Department to contract with third-party entities to operate the tobacco quitline. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Defines "tobacco quitline". Effective immediately.
Amends the Department of Public Health Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to establish, maintain, and promote a tobacco quitline. Allows the Department to contract with third-party entities to operate the tobacco quitline. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Defines "tobacco quitline". Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, for each violation of a provision of the Code or a local ordinance recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system, the county or municipality having jurisdiction shall issue a written notice of the violation to the registered owner of the vehicle who shall be liable for the violation unless otherwise provided. Provides that the notice shall be delivered to the registered vehicle owner within 30 days after the municipality or county confirms the identity of the owner of the vehicle (rather than 30 days after the Secretary of State notifies the municipality or county of the identity of the owner of the vehicle), but in no event later than 90 days after the violation. Provides that there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a school bus was stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging pupils and the visual signals were in operation on the school bus when recorded images produced by an automated traffic law enforcement system show: (1) an activated stop signal arm; and (2) an electronic indicator indicating activation of school bus visual signals. Provides that the motor vehicle owner is subject to a mandatory civil penalty of $300 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $150) for a first time violation or $1,000 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $500) for a second or subsequent violation.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, for each violation of a provision of the Code or a local ordinance recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system, the county or municipality having jurisdiction shall issue a written notice of the violation to the registered owner of the vehicle who shall be liable for the violation unless otherwise provided. Provides that the notice shall be delivered to the registered vehicle owner within 30 days after the municipality or county confirms the identity of the owner of the vehicle (rather than 30 days after the Secretary of State notifies the municipality or county of the identity of the owner of the vehicle), but in no event later than 90 days after the violation. Provides that there shall be a rebuttable presumption that a school bus was stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging pupils and the visual signals were in operation on the school bus when recorded images produced by an automated traffic law enforcement system show: (1) an activated stop signal arm; and (2) an electronic indicator indicating activation of school bus visual signals. Provides that the motor vehicle owner is subject to a mandatory civil penalty of $300 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $150) for a first time violation or $1,000 (rather than a penalty not exceeding $500) for a second or subsequent violation.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning appeals of the Department of Human Services' determination of services charges, removes all references to the Board of Reimbursement Appeals and instead provides that appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with specified Department rules and provisions under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and that a final administrative decision is subject to judicial review. Makes conforming changes to the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Repeals the Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks Act and the Afterschool Youth Development Project Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act by repealing a provision on the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Geriatric Services. Amends the Bureau for the Blind Act. In a provision concerning the Blind Services Planning Council, extends the term limits for Council members to 4 (rather than 3) years in subsequent terms after their initial term; and provides that no member shall serve more than 3 (rather than 2) terms.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning appeals of the Department of Human Services' determination of services charges, removes all references to the Board of Reimbursement Appeals and instead provides that appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with specified Department rules and provisions under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and that a final administrative decision is subject to judicial review. Makes conforming changes to the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Repeals the Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks Act and the Afterschool Youth Development Project Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act by repealing a provision on the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Geriatric Services. Amends the Bureau for the Blind Act. In a provision concerning the Blind Services Planning Council, extends the term limits for Council members to 4 (rather than 3) years in subsequent terms after their initial term; and provides that no member shall serve more than 3 (rather than 2) terms.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the moneys in the general fund of a municipality exceed the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust. Provides that the trusts are in addition to pension benefits provided by the municipality for its employees under the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the trustee of the OPEB trusts shall be the municipality. Provides that the treasurer of the municipality and the trustee shall be indemnified by the municipality to the fullest extent permitted by law for their actions taken with respect to the OPEB trust. Provides that the assets of an OPEB trust shall be managed by the treasurer of the municipality in any manner, subject only to the prudent investor standard and any requirements of applicable federal law.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the moneys in the general fund of a municipality exceed the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust. Provides that the trusts are in addition to pension benefits provided by the municipality for its employees under the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the trustee of the OPEB trusts shall be the municipality. Provides that the treasurer of the municipality and the trustee shall be indemnified by the municipality to the fullest extent permitted by law for their actions taken with respect to the OPEB trust. Provides that the assets of an OPEB trust shall be managed by the treasurer of the municipality in any manner, subject only to the prudent investor standard and any requirements of applicable federal law.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill with new legal description of the property in question.
Reinserts the provisions of the bill with new legal description of the property in question.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the amendatory changes apply to Home Services Program rehabilitation counselors and to those homemaker agency employees who provide direct care services to individuals participating in the Home Services Program (rather than to direct service workers employed by the Department of Human Services or by an agency that is contracted with the Department). Requires such persons to complete dementia training totaling at least 2 hours at the start of their employment (rather than shall complete at least 2 hours of dementia training at the start of their employment). Provides that an individual who is required to receive dementia training under any other law or rule may be considered exempt from the requirements of the amendatory Act if the other law's or rule's training requirement includes a minimum 2 hours of dementia training in the required subjects (rather than a minimum 2 hours of dementia training). Provides that for individual providers (rather than personal assistants), the Department shall work with the joint training committee established by the collective bargaining agreement covering individual providers (rather than personal assistants) to discuss parameters and specific topics for curriculum covering dementia training as part of the provided training for individual providers (rather than personal assistants).
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the amendatory changes apply to Home Services Program rehabilitation counselors and to those homemaker agency employees who provide direct care services to individuals participating in the Home Services Program (rather than to direct service workers employed by the Department of Human Services or by an agency that is contracted with the Department). Requires such persons to complete dementia training totaling at least 2 hours at the start of their employment (rather than shall complete at least 2 hours of dementia training at the start of their employment). Provides that an individual who is required to receive dementia training under any other law or rule may be considered exempt from the requirements of the amendatory Act if the other law's or rule's training requirement includes a minimum 2 hours of dementia training in the required subjects (rather than a minimum 2 hours of dementia training). Provides that for individual providers (rather than personal assistants), the Department shall work with the joint training committee established by the collective bargaining agreement covering individual providers (rather than personal assistants) to discuss parameters and specific topics for curriculum covering dementia training as part of the provided training for individual providers (rather than personal assistants).
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, shall establish an efficient process by which information about the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program is disseminated through the State Board to students, parents and guardians, transition planning and services coordinators at school districts, special education joint agreements, and other relevant educational agencies. Effective immediately.
Amends the Children with Disabilities Article of the School Code. Provides that, by January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State's Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program, shall establish an efficient process by which information about the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program is disseminated through the State Board to students, parents and guardians, transition planning and services coordinators at school districts, special education joint agreements, and other relevant educational agencies. Effective immediately.
Repeals the Surgical Institute for Children Act.