Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session All Bills (Page 576)
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1610
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/10/23
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, and the State Finance Act. Provides for a sales tax holiday on school supplies from August 5, 2023 through August 14, 2023. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1611
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/23/23
Engrossed
3/24/23
Refer
3/24/23
Refer
4/11/23
Report Pass
4/19/23
Enrolled
5/17/23
Chaptered
6/30/23
Passed
6/30/23
Creates the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act. Defines terms. Provides that a State employee shall be granted leave from his or her State employment for firefighter training as follows: (1) on one occasion, for up to 200 hours, to participate in training necessary to obtain Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal while attending a State Fire Marshal-approved fire academy; and (2) special or advanced training annually, not to exceed 80 hours, after obtaining Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal for courses that will lead to additional certification by the State Fire Marshal. Provides that, during leaves for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall continue to receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee, but, if the State employee receives compensation for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee minus the amount of his or her compensation for basic, special, or advanced training. Provides that a State employee who wishes to obtain a leave of absence under this Act shall request in advance for the leave of absence and may take the leave of absence only after obtaining approval from the State employee's agency.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1612
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
3/9/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Provides that the collegiate educational requirements for being appointed an Illinois State Police officer are met if the person: (1) has been honorably discharged by the United States Armed Forces and has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), or Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, in addition to other specified medals; or (2) is an active member of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces and who has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), or Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, in addition to other specified medals, as a result of honorable service during deployment on active duty. Provides that the collegiate educational requirements are satisfied by having at least 3 years of full active and continuous United States Armed Forces (rather than military) duty, which shall also include a period of active duty with the State of Illinois under Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code pursuant to an order of the President or the Governor of the State of Illinois, and receiving an honorable discharge before hiring.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1613
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
3/9/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging and the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing all references to the Illinois State Police Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to the Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Amends the Illinois False Claims Act. Removes references to the Illinois State Police from the definition of "investigator". Provides that the Attorney General (rather than the Attorney General or the Illinois State Police) shall diligently investigate a civil violation for false claims under the Act. Provides that the Attorney General may issue subpoenas under the Act (rather than the Attorney General may delegate the authority to issue subpoenas under the Act to the Department of State Police). In provisions concerning the State Whistleblower Reward and Protection Fund, provides that for all cases settled on or after October 1, 2023, one-third of the monies shall be paid to the Attorney General Whistleblower Reward and Protection Fund. Provides that the remaining two-thirds of the monies in the Fund shall be used for payment of awards to Qui Tam plaintiffs and as otherwise specified in this Act, with any remainder to the General Revenue Fund. Provides that the Attorney General shall direct the State Treasurer to make disbursement of funds. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1614
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall establish and solely fund bicycle and pedestrian ways in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction, or other change of any State transportation facility in or within one mile of an urban area (instead of in or within one mile of a municipality with a population of over 1,000 people). Allows a county (in addition to a municipality) to opt out of bicycle and pedestrian way construction by passing a resolution stating that a bicycle or pedestrian way does not fit within its development plan.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1615
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a defendant in an action alleging malpractice or negligence against an architect, engineer, or surveyor may request an affidavit of merit within 56 days after the complaint or notice of the action is served on the defendant. Provides that within 56 days after a request for an affidavit of merit is made, the plaintiff in the action shall file an affidavit of merit signed by an individual who the plaintiff reasonably believes meets certain requirements. Provides that the court may grant one extension of time for filing an affidavit of merit. Provides for the dismissal of an action, with or without prejudice. Provides that a defendant's objection to an affidavit of merit shall be raised in a motion filed within 90 days after the affidavit of merit is served. Provides that if the court determines that an affidavit of merit does not fully comply with the requirements, the court shall allow the plaintiff 56 days to file one or more affidavits of merit that correct the deficiencies identified by the court. Provides that a defendant shall participate in discovery in the action as required by court rules. Provides that an affidavit of merit is not required in an action for breach of contract against an architect, engineer, or surveyor that does not involve the standard of care.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1616
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that when "another" or "another person" is used in the identity theft and aggravated identity theft statute it includes, but is not limited to, an individual, whether living or deceased or real or fictitious. Provides that it also includes any entity, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, professional corporation, or other private or public entity.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1617
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/23/23
Engrossed
3/29/23
Refer
3/30/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/26/23
Enrolled
5/8/23
Chaptered
6/9/23
Passed
6/9/23
Amends the Health Care Professional Credentials Data Collection Act. Provides that "recredentialing" and "single credentialing cycle" must be undertaken for a period not to exceed 3 years (rather than once every 2 years).
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1618
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no later than July 1, 2024, each health plan and pharmacy benefit manager operating in this State shall, upon request of a covered individual, his or her health care provider, or an authorized third party on his or her behalf, furnish specified cost, benefit, and coverage data to the covered individual, his or her health care provider, or the third party of his or her choosing and shall ensure that the data is: (1) current no later than one business day after any change is made; (2) provided in real time; and (3) in a format that is easily accessible to the covered individual or, in the case of his or her health care provider, through an electronic health records system. Provides that the format of the request shall use specified industry content and transport standards. Provides that a facsimile is not an acceptable electronic format. Provides that upon request, specified data shall be provided for any drug covered under the covered individual's health plan. Makes other changes. Defines terms.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1619
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that an open or closed meeting may be conducted by audio or video conference, without the physical presence of a quorum of the members, so long as the following additional requirements are met: (1) the public body makes available a dedicated meeting space where those individuals who do not have access to the Internet may participate in the meeting; (2) the public body ensures that a means of remote participation other than audio-only communication is made available to those individuals who are interested in participating in the meeting; (3) the public body ensures that all cameras used for remote participation are operating properly; and (4) the public body maintains a written record of those individuals who participated in the meeting and a description of whether those individuals participated in person or by remote means. Makes technical and other changes.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1620
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Excludes from the definition of "mandated reporter" the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Ombudsman's representatives or volunteers when such persons are prohibited from making a report under federal regulations.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1621
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Tasks health care providers with reporting any incident of verbal aggression or physical assault of a health care worker employed by the health care provider in the health care provider's emergency department to the Department of Public Health. Requires the Department to track the information reported to assess each health care provider's progress in systemically limiting the verbal aggression toward and physical assault of health care workers. Requires health care providers to post notice regarding verbal aggression and physical assault of health care workers in each emergency department of the health care provider. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1622
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/28/23
Refer
3/31/23
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides for enhanced penalties for aggravated assault or aggravated battery of emergency department staff of a health care facility. Defines "emergency department staff" as any clinical or nonclinical staff present in the emergency department or emergency room of a health care facility who may come in contact with patients, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, nonphysician providers, technicians, security staff, patient transporters, respiratory therapists, housekeeping personnel, secretaries, and pharmacists. Defines "health care facility" as a facility, hospital, or establishment licensed or organized under the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, the Hospital Licensing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, or the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Effective immediately.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1623
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Refer
2/14/23
Report Pass
2/23/23
Engrossed
3/29/23
Refer
3/30/23
Refer
4/18/23
Report Pass
4/26/23
Enrolled
5/8/23
Chaptered
6/9/23
Passed
6/9/23
Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Creates the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall develop a statewide plan to connect existing local projects and new projects to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois while creating new educational and tourism opportunities for the State. Establishes the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall provide administrative and technical support to the Task Force. Provides that all members of the Task Force shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the Task Force shall review available research, existing infrastructure and projects, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report detailing the Task Force's findings and recommendations and needed resources. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before July 1, 2024. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on January 1, 2025.
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Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session
Illinois Senate Bill SB1624
Introduced
2/8/23
Refer
2/8/23
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning covenants exempting a lessor from liability for damages.