Illinois
104th General Assembly·12,019 bills·Adjourned
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Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 60 days after admission (rather than just a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission). Provides that, after admission, any resident with a diagnosis of serious mental illness who experiences a specified significant change in physical or mental condition shall be referred by the nursing facility for a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 72 hours after the significant change.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 60 days after admission (rather than just a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission). Provides that, after admission, any resident with a diagnosis of serious mental illness who experiences a specified significant change in physical or mental condition shall be referred by the nursing facility for a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 72 hours after the significant change.
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the comprehensive assessment of a resident must be completed by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant. In addition to the specified requirements, provides that a license may be issued to an establishment that is under the supervision of a full-time director who, in addition to the other specified credentials, has a college degree in health administration or who completes an approved program within 6 months after hiring. Adds intramuscular injections to the list of medications in the definition of "medication administration" in provisions concerning service requirements. Provides that repeated technical infractions within a calendar year may result in a Type 3 violation. In provisions concerning the dementia-specific standard with inter-rater reliability used to assess individual residents, provides that the assessment must be approved by the resident's physician, physician assistant who has experience in geriatric dementia care, or advanced practice registered nurse who has experience in geriatric dementia care (rather than approved by only the resident's 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 (rather than a family member, staff of the establishment, or the resident's physician). Effective immediately.
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the comprehensive assessment of a resident must be completed by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a physician assistant. In addition to the specified requirements, provides that a license may be issued to an establishment that is under the supervision of a full-time director who, in addition to the other specified credentials, has a college degree in health administration or who completes an approved program within 6 months after hiring. Adds intramuscular injections to the list of medications in the definition of "medication administration" in provisions concerning service requirements. Provides that repeated technical infractions within a calendar year may result in a Type 3 violation. In provisions concerning the dementia-specific standard with inter-rater reliability used to assess individual residents, provides that the assessment must be approved by the resident's physician, physician assistant who has experience in geriatric dementia care, or advanced practice registered nurse who has experience in geriatric dementia care (rather than approved by only the resident's 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 (rather than a family member, staff of the establishment, or the resident's physician). Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2028, no insurer shall amend, deliver, issue, or renew a group or individual policy or certificate of long-term disability income insurance in the State without a disclosure, provided at the time of application, that includes the specified information concerning limitations on the duration of coverage for mental health or substance use disorders and the right to request more information about the limitation and other coverage options. Requires receipt of the disclosure to be acknowledged by the potential policyholder or plan sponsor, and provides that evidence of the disclosure and acknowledgment must be retained by the insurance company offering the coverage for a period of no less than 2 years. Effective January 1, 2028.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2028, no insurer shall amend, deliver, issue, or renew a group or individual policy or certificate of long-term disability income insurance in the State without a disclosure, provided at the time of application, that includes the specified information concerning limitations on the duration of coverage for mental health or substance use disorders and the right to request more information about the limitation and other coverage options. Requires receipt of the disclosure to be acknowledged by the potential policyholder or plan sponsor, and provides that evidence of the disclosure and acknowledgment must be retained by the insurance company offering the coverage for a period of no less than 2 years. Effective January 1, 2028.
Deletes modifications of the audit procedures for governmental units under the Act for fiscal years 2028 and after. Provides that, beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,400,000 for any fiscal year (rather than less than $850,000 for any fiscal year) shall sign, copy, and file completed reports under the Act. Provides that, beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of $1,400,000 or more for any fiscal year (rather than receiving revenue of $850,000 or more for any fiscal year) shall sign, copy, and file completed reports under the Act. Deletes modifications to the definitions of "audit report" and "report". Deletes the definition for "annual financial report". Deletes provisions requiring the governing body of each governmental unit to cause an audit to be made every 2 years of the accounts of the unit to be made by an auditor or auditors.
Deletes modifications of the audit procedures for governmental units under the Act for fiscal years 2028 and after. Provides that, beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,400,000 for any fiscal year (rather than less than $850,000 for any fiscal year) shall sign, copy, and file completed reports under the Act. Provides that, beginning with fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of $1,400,000 or more for any fiscal year (rather than receiving revenue of $850,000 or more for any fiscal year) shall sign, copy, and file completed reports under the Act. Deletes modifications to the definitions of "audit report" and "report". Deletes the definition for "annual financial report". Deletes provisions requiring the governing body of each governmental unit to cause an audit to be made every 2 years of the accounts of the unit to be made by an auditor or auditors.
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that in any investigation in which the Department of Children and Family Services will request a professional's medical or forensic opinion about whether a child's presenting injury or medical condition may be the result of abuse or neglect, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to inform the parent or guardian of the following information within 24 hours after determining it will request such opinion: (i) that the Department will be requesting a professional to issue a medical or forensic opinion to inform its investigation; (ii) that the parent or guardian may seek, at his or her own expense, and submit to the Department a second medical or forensic opinion for consideration in the investigation at any time prior to the conclusion of the investigation; (iii) that any second medical or forensic opinion submitted to the Department will be considered as inculpatory or exculpatory evidence; (iv) that the parent or guardian may request and timely receive a copy of any medical or forensic professional's written opinion, submitted to the Department, as permitted to be released under State or federal law; and (v) any timeframes for the investigation process. Provides that on or before July 1, 2027, the Department shall post on its website an informational document in a format that can be easily downloaded and printed. Sets forth the information that must be included in the informational document; and requires the informational document to be prepared and posted in English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Arabic, and to be made available in additional languages upon request. Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that when a minor patient is brought to a health care facility for evaluation, treatment, or care, the health care facility shall provide a parent or guardian who is accompanying such minor patient with a copy of the informational document prepared by the Department of Children and Family Services, in addition to any statement required under the Medical Patient Rights Act if applicable. Requires specified medical professionals who examine, treat, or provide care to a minor patient to inform a parent or guardian who has consented to care on behalf of that minor patient of the professional's name, profession, and specialty, and the professional's role in the overall care of the minor patient. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be interpreted or construed to diminish a minor patient's authority to consent to medical examination, treatment, or care otherwise provided under State law, or the privacy and confidentiality protections afforded by State or federal law to a minor patient who consents to medical examination, treatment, or care.
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that in any investigation in which the Department of Children and Family Services will request a professional's medical or forensic opinion about whether a child's presenting injury or medical condition may be the result of abuse or neglect, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to inform the parent or guardian of the following information within 24 hours after determining it will request such opinion: (i) that the Department will be requesting a professional to issue a medical or forensic opinion to inform its investigation; (ii) that the parent or guardian may seek, at his or her own expense, and submit to the Department a second medical or forensic opinion for consideration in the investigation at any time prior to the conclusion of the investigation; (iii) that any second medical or forensic opinion submitted to the Department will be considered as inculpatory or exculpatory evidence; (iv) that the parent or guardian may request and timely receive a copy of any medical or forensic professional's written opinion, submitted to the Department, as permitted to be released under State or federal law; and (v) any timeframes for the investigation process. Provides that on or before July 1, 2027, the Department shall post on its website an informational document in a format that can be easily downloaded and printed. Sets forth the information that must be included in the informational document; and requires the informational document to be prepared and posted in English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Arabic, and to be made available in additional languages upon request. Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that when a minor patient is brought to a health care facility for evaluation, treatment, or care, the health care facility shall provide a parent or guardian who is accompanying such minor patient with a copy of the informational document prepared by the Department of Children and Family Services, in addition to any statement required under the Medical Patient Rights Act if applicable. Requires specified medical professionals who examine, treat, or provide care to a minor patient to inform a parent or guardian who has consented to care on behalf of that minor patient of the professional's name, profession, and specialty, and the professional's role in the overall care of the minor patient. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be interpreted or construed to diminish a minor patient's authority to consent to medical examination, treatment, or care otherwise provided under State law, or the privacy and confidentiality protections afforded by State or federal law to a minor patient who consents to medical examination, treatment, or care.
Amends the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act. Changes the definition of "campground" so that the number of camping days increases to 10 or more (instead of 6 or more) during a calendar year.
Amends the Campground Licensing and Recreational Area Act. Changes the definition of "campground" so that the number of camping days increases to 10 or more (instead of 6 or more) during a calendar year.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall automatically enroll all employees of the municipality who first become employees of the municipality on or after January 1, 2027 and who are participants in a pension fund established under Article 5, 6, or 8 of the Illinois Pension Code into an eligible deferred compensation plan that the municipality has established for its employees. Provides that, if a municipality has not established an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees, then the municipality shall establish an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees on or before January 1, 2027. Provides that an employee subject to automatic enrollment shall have the option to opt out of the plan and shall be informed of that option within 30 days after being hired. Provides that, if another option is not chosen by the employee, the default employee contribution to the account shall be 3% of the employee's salary. Provides that the plan administrator may automatically increase employees' contributions by no more than 1% per year, and an employee may choose to opt out of the automatic increases. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more shall automatically enroll all employees of the municipality who first become employees of the municipality on or after January 1, 2027 and who are participants in a pension fund established under Article 5, 6, or 8 of the Illinois Pension Code into an eligible deferred compensation plan that the municipality has established for its employees. Provides that, if a municipality has not established an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees, then the municipality shall establish an eligible deferred compensation plan for its employees on or before January 1, 2027. Provides that an employee subject to automatic enrollment shall have the option to opt out of the plan and shall be informed of that option within 30 days after being hired. Provides that, if another option is not chosen by the employee, the default employee contribution to the account shall be 3% of the employee's salary. Provides that the plan administrator may automatically increase employees' contributions by no more than 1% per year, and an employee may choose to opt out of the automatic increases. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Department of Corrections Independent Ombudsperson Law. Provides that the Corrections Oversight Committee shall appoint the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall serve a term of 6 years and may be only removed from office by the Governor for cause. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall not be a current or former employee of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or a contractor for those departments. Establishes the duties of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall: (1) monitor and inspect facilities of the Department of Corrections; (2) investigate unresolved complaints from committed persons, their families, and corrections staff regarding correctional facility conditions and treatment of committed persons; (3) create a uniform reporting system and collect and analyze data related to deaths, suicides, sexual and physical assaults, lockdowns, staff vacancies and committed persons-to-staff ratios, visits to committed persons, and use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities; (4) conduct regular inspections of correctional facilities at least once every year for facilities not meeting standards, and at least once every 36 months for facilities that are meeting standards; and (5) publicly issue periodic facility inspection reports and an annual report with recommendations and a summary of data. Establishes other duties of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall report regularly on its activities, investigations, and inspections, including an annual report, which shall be presented to and discussed at a meeting of the Corrections Oversight Committee and make other reports on topics of special interest. Provides that all reports of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall be made available to the public online and provided to the Director of Corrections, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the Department of Corrections Independent Ombudsperson Law. Provides that the Corrections Oversight Committee shall appoint the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall serve a term of 6 years and may be only removed from office by the Governor for cause. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall not be a current or former employee of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or a contractor for those departments. Establishes the duties of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall: (1) monitor and inspect facilities of the Department of Corrections; (2) investigate unresolved complaints from committed persons, their families, and corrections staff regarding correctional facility conditions and treatment of committed persons; (3) create a uniform reporting system and collect and analyze data related to deaths, suicides, sexual and physical assaults, lockdowns, staff vacancies and committed persons-to-staff ratios, visits to committed persons, and use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities; (4) conduct regular inspections of correctional facilities at least once every year for facilities not meeting standards, and at least once every 36 months for facilities that are meeting standards; and (5) publicly issue periodic facility inspection reports and an annual report with recommendations and a summary of data. Establishes other duties of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. Provides that the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall report regularly on its activities, investigations, and inspections, including an annual report, which shall be presented to and discussed at a meeting of the Corrections Oversight Committee and make other reports on topics of special interest. Provides that all reports of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson shall be made available to the public online and provided to the Director of Corrections, the Governor, the Attorney General, and the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Effective July 1, 2026.
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record, transmit live video of, or place or cause to be placed a device that makes a video record or transmits live video of another person whom the person knows to be a victim or witness in any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or consent of the presiding judge, or consent of an entity responsible for providing law enforcement or security for a courthouse, provided that consent is consistent with any order issued by the Supreme Court or the presiding judge. Provides that an individual's consent to be recorded does not supersede a judicial order prohibiting video recording. Provides that the provision does not apply to video captured by the courthouse security cameras or body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to circumvent the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Establishes penalties for violations. Defines "courthouse".
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a video record, transmit live video of, or place or cause to be placed a device that makes a video record or transmits live video of another person whom the person knows to be a victim or witness in any location inside of a State courthouse without that person's consent or consent of the presiding judge, or consent of an entity responsible for providing law enforcement or security for a courthouse, provided that consent is consistent with any order issued by the Supreme Court or the presiding judge. Provides that an individual's consent to be recorded does not supersede a judicial order prohibiting video recording. Provides that the provision does not apply to video captured by the courthouse security cameras or body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to circumvent the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Establishes penalties for violations. Defines "courthouse".
Amends the Special Plates Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person eligible to receive certain military special plates is entitled to receive, upon application to the Secretary of State, a second set of the special plates under the same terms and conditions as the first set of special plates. Makes conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Amends the Special Plates Article of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person eligible to receive certain military special plates is entitled to receive, upon application to the Secretary of State, a second set of the special plates under the same terms and conditions as the first set of special plates. Makes conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet. Provides that "companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines. Provides that if a companion animal is the subject of an action of replevin, at the initiation and pendency of a dispute, a court, exercising discretion set forth in the new provisions, may issue temporary possession or caregiving orders, including limited visitation, if necessary to reduce stress or disruption to the companion animal. References current replevin law regarding exceptions to the requirement of notice. Provides criteria for judicial determinations in a possession dispute involving a companion animal.
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet. Provides that "companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines. Provides that if a companion animal is the subject of an action of replevin, at the initiation and pendency of a dispute, a court, exercising discretion set forth in the new provisions, may issue temporary possession or caregiving orders, including limited visitation, if necessary to reduce stress or disruption to the companion animal. References current replevin law regarding exceptions to the requirement of notice. Provides criteria for judicial determinations in a possession dispute involving a companion animal.
Creates the Retail Cash Payment Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment selling or offering to sell goods or services to the public that employs an individual to accept in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $500 made at the physical location; or (2) post a sign on the premises stating that cash payment is not accepted. Provides for exceptions to the requirement. Provides that the provisions do not require a person to accept any bills larger than $20 bills as payment for goods or services. Provides that a violation of the provisions is a petty offense and provides for fines. Establishes a 30-day period to cure a violation before a fine may be imposed. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2028.
Creates the Retail Cash Payment Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment selling or offering to sell goods or services to the public that employs an individual to accept in-person payments at a physical location shall not: (1) refuse to accept cash as a form of payment for sales of less than $500 made at the physical location; or (2) post a sign on the premises stating that cash payment is not accepted. Provides for exceptions to the requirement. Provides that the provisions do not require a person to accept any bills larger than $20 bills as payment for goods or services. Provides that a violation of the provisions is a petty offense and provides for fines. Establishes a 30-day period to cure a violation before a fine may be imposed. Preempts home rule. Effective January 1, 2028.
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the State Board of Education to the extent the Board develops instructional resources for substance use or gambling disorder prevention and awareness that may be used by school districts. Permits the Department to provide funding programs for parents on healthy gaming and play habits; appropriate financial planning and investment strategies; how to talk about gambling and related activities; and how to talk about substance use or gambling. In provisions requiring the Department to establish a public education, research, and training program regarding gambling disorders, expands the scope of the program by requiring that the program utilize screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means, to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Permits the Department to establish a program to provide for the production and publication, in electronic and other formats, of gambling prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery literature and other public education methods. Permits the Department to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects by facilitating the acquisition of gambling prevention curriculums, providing trainings in gambling disorder prevention best practices, connecting programs to health care resources, establishing learning collaboratives between localities and programs, and assisting programs in navigating any regulatory requirements for establishing or expanding such programs. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the State Board of Education to the extent the Board develops instructional resources for substance use or gambling disorder prevention and awareness that may be used by school districts. Permits the Department to provide funding programs for parents on healthy gaming and play habits; appropriate financial planning and investment strategies; how to talk about gambling and related activities; and how to talk about substance use or gambling. In provisions requiring the Department to establish a public education, research, and training program regarding gambling disorders, expands the scope of the program by requiring that the program utilize screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means, to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Permits the Department to establish a program to provide for the production and publication, in electronic and other formats, of gambling prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery literature and other public education methods. Permits the Department to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects by facilitating the acquisition of gambling prevention curriculums, providing trainings in gambling disorder prevention best practices, connecting programs to health care resources, establishing learning collaboratives between localities and programs, and assisting programs in navigating any regulatory requirements for establishing or expanding such programs. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Changes the licensing term for a community developmental services agency from 3 years to 2 years.
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Changes the licensing term for a community developmental services agency from 3 years to 2 years.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits authorizing a discharge from a facility designated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a major facility, shall, at a minimum, require for publicly owned treatment works, periodic sampling of influent, effluent, and biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods and, for all other facilities, periodic effluent sampling for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that the Agency shall require any NPDES permit application for a discharge of wastewater that has potential to contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to fully characterize the discharge through sample results for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that the Agency shall not issue any permit under specified provisions for the land application of a sludge or biosolids unless the application includes sample results for the sludge or biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that any permit issued under specified provisions for the land application of a sludge or biosolids shall require, at minimum, periodic sampling of the sludge or biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits authorizing a discharge from a facility designated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a major facility, shall, at a minimum, require for publicly owned treatment works, periodic sampling of influent, effluent, and biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods and, for all other facilities, periodic effluent sampling for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that the Agency shall require any NPDES permit application for a discharge of wastewater that has potential to contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to fully characterize the discharge through sample results for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that the Agency shall not issue any permit under specified provisions for the land application of a sludge or biosolids unless the application includes sample results for the sludge or biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods. Provides that any permit issued under specified provisions for the land application of a sludge or biosolids shall require, at minimum, periodic sampling of the sludge or biosolids for all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances for which there are accredited wastewater analytical methods.
Amends the School Code. Extends the time period during which a school district other than the Chicago school district may transfer moneys from specified funds for any purpose from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. Extends the time period during which a school district other than the Chicago school district may transfer moneys from specified funds for any purpose from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2029. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that each State university shall automatically provide, to any transfer student who is accepted to the State university with at least 30 hours of academic credit at a community college, notice of the option for the reverse transfer of credit after the transfer student has earned a combined total of 60 hours of academic credit at the community college and the State university. Effective immediately.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Provides that each State university shall automatically provide, to any transfer student who is accepted to the State university with at least 30 hours of academic credit at a community college, notice of the option for the reverse transfer of credit after the transfer student has earned a combined total of 60 hours of academic credit at the community college and the State university. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits a hearing care organization that is an issuer or administrator of a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan issued, delivered, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act from issuing or renewing a contract that requires a hearing instrument professional, as a condition of participation in the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan, to provide items or services to an enrollee at a fee set by the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan unless the items and services are covered items or covered services under the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan. Provides that a hearing instrument professional who chooses not to accept as payment an amount set by a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan for items and services that are not covered by the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan shall comply with the specified notification requirements. Requires hearing care benefits to be communicated in writing by the hearing care organization to an enrollee, prospective enrollee, and the hearing instrument professional. Provides that no hearing care organization or its officers, directors, agents, and employees may represent a discount hearing care benefit as a funded hearing care benefit. Allows a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan to provide hearing care benefits that include routine hearing care services and medically necessary diagnostic hearing services in accordance with guidance promulgated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Makes other changes. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and the Limited Health Service Organization Act to conform with the requirements for hearing care plans and discounted hearing care plans. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits a hearing care organization that is an issuer or administrator of a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan issued, delivered, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act from issuing or renewing a contract that requires a hearing instrument professional, as a condition of participation in the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan, to provide items or services to an enrollee at a fee set by the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan unless the items and services are covered items or covered services under the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan. Provides that a hearing instrument professional who chooses not to accept as payment an amount set by a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan for items and services that are not covered by the hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan shall comply with the specified notification requirements. Requires hearing care benefits to be communicated in writing by the hearing care organization to an enrollee, prospective enrollee, and the hearing instrument professional. Provides that no hearing care organization or its officers, directors, agents, and employees may represent a discount hearing care benefit as a funded hearing care benefit. Allows a hearing care plan or discounted hearing care plan to provide hearing care benefits that include routine hearing care services and medically necessary diagnostic hearing services in accordance with guidance promulgated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Makes other changes. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and the Limited Health Service Organization Act to conform with the requirements for hearing care plans and discounted hearing care plans. Effective January 1, 2027.
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 10 horsepower, a motorboat over 21 feet long, or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy that has been issued by an insurance company licensed in the State in an amount no less than the minimum amount set for bodily injury or death and for destruction of property under the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that proof of insurance shall be produced and displayed by the owner or operator of the motorboat or personal watercraft upon request to any law enforcement officer or to any person who has suffered or claims to have suffered either personal injury or property damage as a result of the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft by the owner or operator. Provides that any operator of a motorboat or personal watercraft subject to registration and numbering under the Act who fails to have a liability insurance policy on a motorboat or personal watercraft is guilty of a petty offense and shall be required to pay a fine in excess of $500, but not more than $1,000. Provides that no person charged with such a violation shall be convicted if such person produces in court satisfactory evidence that at the time of the arrest the motorboat or personal watercraft was covered by a liability insurance policy. Allows the chief judge of each circuit to designate an officer of the court to review the documentation demonstrating that at the time of arrest the motorboat or personal watercraft was covered by a liability insurance policy. Provides that a person who (i) has not previously been convicted of or received a disposition of court supervision for failing to have a liability insurance policy on a motorboat or personal watercraft and (ii) produces at his or her court appearance satisfactory evidence that the motorboat or personal watercraft is covered, as of the date of the court appearance, by a liability insurance policy shall pay a fine of $100 and receive a disposition of court supervision.
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 10 horsepower, a motorboat over 21 feet long, or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy that has been issued by an insurance company licensed in the State in an amount no less than the minimum amount set for bodily injury or death and for destruction of property under the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that proof of insurance shall be produced and displayed by the owner or operator of the motorboat or personal watercraft upon request to any law enforcement officer or to any person who has suffered or claims to have suffered either personal injury or property damage as a result of the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft by the owner or operator. Provides that any operator of a motorboat or personal watercraft subject to registration and numbering under the Act who fails to have a liability insurance policy on a motorboat or personal watercraft is guilty of a petty offense and shall be required to pay a fine in excess of $500, but not more than $1,000. Provides that no person charged with such a violation shall be convicted if such person produces in court satisfactory evidence that at the time of the arrest the motorboat or personal watercraft was covered by a liability insurance policy. Allows the chief judge of each circuit to designate an officer of the court to review the documentation demonstrating that at the time of arrest the motorboat or personal watercraft was covered by a liability insurance policy. Provides that a person who (i) has not previously been convicted of or received a disposition of court supervision for failing to have a liability insurance policy on a motorboat or personal watercraft and (ii) produces at his or her court appearance satisfactory evidence that the motorboat or personal watercraft is covered, as of the date of the court appearance, by a liability insurance policy shall pay a fine of $100 and receive a disposition of court supervision.
Amends the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, and every 2 years thereafter, each municipality shall complete a survey of new buildings (rather than just a survey of buildings) in its jurisdiction that have skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, each municipality shall develop a methodology to collect data regarding the presence of skylights and other openings in the plane of low-sloped roofs of existing buildings by examining building permits and collecting information during required inspections of those properties.
Amends the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, and every 2 years thereafter, each municipality shall complete a survey of new buildings (rather than just a survey of buildings) in its jurisdiction that have skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, each municipality shall develop a methodology to collect data regarding the presence of skylights and other openings in the plane of low-sloped roofs of existing buildings by examining building permits and collecting information during required inspections of those properties.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by a two thirds-vote of its corporate authorities, transfer money among Business District Tax Allocation Funds of business districts if the business districts are under the control of the municipality and the transferred money is used for the purposes of paying business district project costs as defined in the Act. Further provides that all such transfers shall be documented and reported annually to the municipal corporate authorities. Requires documentation of the transfers to be made available to the public. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may regulate the use and maintenance of parkways and may require the owner, lessee, and occupant of any property abutting a parkway to be responsible for maintenance of the parkway, including, but not limited to, cleanup and disposal of refuse, waste, and garbage in the parkway; watering and fertilizing plants, trees, and grasses in the parkway; and the routine care of the lawn of the parkway, including, but not limited to, watering, weeding, and mowing of the lawn of the parkway.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality may, by a two thirds-vote of its corporate authorities, transfer money among Business District Tax Allocation Funds of business districts if the business districts are under the control of the municipality and the transferred money is used for the purposes of paying business district project costs as defined in the Act. Further provides that all such transfers shall be documented and reported annually to the municipal corporate authorities. Requires documentation of the transfers to be made available to the public. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may regulate the use and maintenance of parkways and may require the owner, lessee, and occupant of any property abutting a parkway to be responsible for maintenance of the parkway, including, but not limited to, cleanup and disposal of refuse, waste, and garbage in the parkway; watering and fertilizing plants, trees, and grasses in the parkway; and the routine care of the lawn of the parkway, including, but not limited to, watering, weeding, and mowing of the lawn of the parkway.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Deletes two reasons for which it is deemed reasonable cause for a third party to refuse to honor a power of attorney for property: (i) the refusal by the agent to provide a copy of the original document that is certified to be valid by an attorney, a court order, or governmental entity; and (ii) the refusal of the principal's attorney to provide a certificate that the power of attorney is valid.
Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Deletes two reasons for which it is deemed reasonable cause for a third party to refuse to honor a power of attorney for property: (i) the refusal by the agent to provide a copy of the original document that is certified to be valid by an attorney, a court order, or governmental entity; and (ii) the refusal of the principal's attorney to provide a certificate that the power of attorney is valid.
Amends the Home Equity Assurance Act. Provides that a governing commission may establish a program to provide a one-time per household direct relief payment in the form of a rebate to a member who owns a residence that is subject to flood damage. Provides that the governing commission may establish a limit on the amount of rebates that may be issued under this subsection. Provides that members shall be required to submit qualified receipts to the governing showing costs incurred as a result of flood damage to receive a rebate under the rebate program established under the provisions. Provides that the rebate shall provide up to 50% reimbursement, but shall not exceed $1,000. Provides that the rebate program shall last for 3 years unless reapproved by the governing commission.
Amends the Home Equity Assurance Act. Provides that a governing commission may establish a program to provide a one-time per household direct relief payment in the form of a rebate to a member who owns a residence that is subject to flood damage. Provides that the governing commission may establish a limit on the amount of rebates that may be issued under this subsection. Provides that members shall be required to submit qualified receipts to the governing showing costs incurred as a result of flood damage to receive a rebate under the rebate program established under the provisions. Provides that the rebate shall provide up to 50% reimbursement, but shall not exceed $1,000. Provides that the rebate program shall last for 3 years unless reapproved by the governing commission.