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SB0380 - CIVIL LAW-TECH
David Koehler, Linda Holmes, Adriane Johnson
Last updated about 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act. Allows the following individuals to bring an action against any health care provider, embryologist, or any other person involved in any stage of the treatment who knowingly or intentionally used the health care provider's, embryologist's, or person's own human reproductive material without the patient's informed written consent to treatment using the health care provider's, embryologist's, or person's human reproductive material: a woman who gives birth to a child after receiving assisted reproductive treatment or any other artificial means used to cause pregnancy; the spouse of the woman; the surviving spouse of the woman; or a child born as a result of the treatment. Allows a donor of human reproductive material to bring an action against a health care provider under certain circumstances. Provides that a plaintiff who prevails in an action is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and compensatory and punitive damages or liquidated damages of $50,000. Provides that any child born as a result of the fertility fraud is entitled to a qualified protective order allowing the child access to the personal medical records and health history of the health care provider, embryologist, or other person who committed the fraud. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Includes in the list of modifications of a taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year, to the extent includible in gross income for federal income tax purposes, any amount awarded or paid to the taxpayer as a result of a judgment or settlement for fertility fraud. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that an action for fertility fraud must be commenced within the later of 20 years after specified events.
STATUS
Passed
SB0303 - PHARM-ED AND TRAINING PROGRAM
Julie A. Morrison, Bob Morgan
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. In provisions concerning how pharmacy technicians may be educated and trained, includes equivalent work experience of 500 hours as a pharmacy technician covering specified practice areas or equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician as set forth by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation by rule. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB0762 - REGULATION-TECH
William Cunningham, Thaddeus Jones, Bob Morgan
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Changes the definition of "insolvent company" to include any company which has assumed or has been allocated a policy obligation through an approved insurance business transfer plan. Provides that the fee for filing an insurance business transfer plan is $25,000. Creates the Insurance Business Transfers Article of the Illinois Insurance Code and provides that the Article may be cited as the Insurance Business Transfers Law. Sets forth provisions concerning notice requirements, application procedure, application to a court for approval of a plan, approval and denial of insurance business transfer plans, and fees and costs. Provides that the Department of Insurance may adopt rules that are consistent with the provisions. Provides that the portion of the application for an insurance business transfer that would otherwise be confidential, including any documents, materials, communications, or other information submitted to the Director of Insurance in contemplation of an application, shall not lose such confidentiality. Provides that insurers consent to the jurisdiction of the Director with regard to ongoing oversight of operations, management, and solvency relating to the transferred business. Provides that the Director may direct the applicant to retain parties to assist Department personnel. Defines terms. Effective immediately, except specified provisions take effect January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB2130 - INSURANCE DATA SECURITY LAW
Bob Morgan, Jeff Keicher, Napoleon Harris
Last updated about 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Insurance Data Security Law. Sets forth provisions concerning an information security program, investigations of cybersecurity events, and notifications of cybersecurity events. Provides that the Director of Insurance shall have power to examine and investigate into the affairs of any licensee to determine whether the licensee has been or is engaged in any conduct in violation of the Act. Provides that whenever the Director has reason to believe that a licensee has been or is engaged in conduct in the State which violates the Act, the Director may take action that is necessary or appropriate to enforce the provisions of the Act. Provides that any documents, materials, or other information in the control or possession of the Department of Insurance that are furnished by a licensee or an employee or agent acting on behalf of a licensee or that are obtained by the Director in an investigation or examination shall be confidential by law and privileged, shall not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, shall not be subject to subpoena, and shall not be subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any private civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning exceptions, penalties, and severability. Provides that the Department may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB1635 - LAND TRANSFER-LAKE COUNTY
Bob Morgan, Daniel Didech, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated about 1 year ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Executive Director of the Lake County Forest Preserve District to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to certain real property located in Lake County to Fort Sheridan National Cemetery. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1495 - INS-PUBLIC ADJUSTERS/VARIOUS
Napoleon Harris, Thaddeus Jones, Bob Morgan
Last updated about 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the amended bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that all contracts entered into that are in violation of provisions concerning public adjuster licensure and provisions concerning a contract between a public adjuster and an insured are void and invalid. In provisions concerning public adjuster fees, provides that if the loss giving rise to the claim for which the public adjuster was retained arises from damage to property that is anything but a personal residence, a public adjuster may not charge, agree to, or accept any compensation, payment, commission, fee, or other valuable consideration in excess of 10% of the amount of the insurance settlement claim paid by the insurer on any claim resulting from a catastrophic event, unless approved in writing by the Director of Insurance. Provides that if the loss giving rise to the claim for which the public adjuster was retained arises from damage to a personal residence, a public adjuster may not charge, agree to, or accept any compensation, payment, commissions, fee, or other valuable consideration in excess of 10% of the amount of the insurance settlement claim paid by the insurer on any claim. Provides that a public adjuster shall provide the insurer or its authorized representative for receiving notice of loss or damage with an exact copy of the contract with the insured by email no later than 5 business days after execution of the contract (rather than by email after execution of the contract). Removes language providing that a public adjuster shall not act in the place and instead of the insured. Removes provisions concerning associated contractors, scope of damages, and written disclosures. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB1633 - SCH CD-NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY
Maurice A. West, Daniel Didech, Laura Faver Dias
Last updated about 1 year ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. In the provisions concerning the State Education Equity Committee, provides that as part of its report, by no later than December 15, 2024, the Committee shall provide recommendations that may assist the State Board of Education in identifying diverse subject matter experts to help inform policy through task forces, committees, and commissions the State Board oversees. Removes the provisions concerning the Native American Curriculum Advisory Council and the Native American Curriculum Task Force. In the provisions concerning instruction on Native American history, requires the instruction to be included in every social studies course pertaining to American history or government. Provides that the study of the genocide of and discrimination against Native Americans, as well as tribal sovereignty, treaties made between tribal nations and the United States, and the circumstances around forced Native American relocation shall be taught in grades 6 through 12. Provides that the instruction may be integrated as part of other required units of instruction. In the provisions concerning the unit of instruction on the Holocaust and genocides and the teaching of the history of the United States, provides that instructional materials that include the addition of content related to Native Americans shall be prepared and made available to all school boards on State Board of Education's website no later than January 1, 2025. Specifies who shall help develop the instructional materials. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB1190 - NATURAL GAS-VERIFIED RELEASES
Bob Morgan, Joyce Mason, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated about 1 year ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Underground Natural Gas Storage Safety Act. Provides that the owner or operator of an underground natural gas storage facility shall create procedures for a suspected natural gas leak or suspected unintentional release from an underground natural gas storage facility that is identified by either the Department of Natural Resources or the operator or owner. Requires collecting and testing to be performed by an independent contractor at the expense of the owner or operator. Allows the owner or operator to acknowledge that the leak or unintentional release is from the underground natural gas storage facility and treat it as a verified facility release in substitution of performing collection and testing. Requires the owner or operator to have procedures to be used if the gas is identified or conceded to be a verified facility release. Requires the owner or operator to perform sampling at a frequency as determined by the owner or operator for natural gas in private drinking water wells in the areas determined by the owner or operator impacted by the leak or unintentional release. Requires the owner or operator to maintain routine monitoring of the areas impacted by the leak or unintentional release as determined by the owner's or operator's procedures. Provides that if natural gas is detected at levels posing health or hazard issues, the owner or operator shall offer and maintain gas water separators in affected areas impacting the water supply. Provides that with the property owner's or occupant's consent, the owner or operator shall provide, install, and maintain natural gas detection devices determined to be appropriate by the owner or operator in the affected areas to monitor the presence of natural gas. Requires the owner or operator to maintain routine monitoring of the areas impacted by the leak or unintentional release by method and frequency and create a schedule to be shared with the Department of Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Public Health. Defines "verified facility release".
STATUS
Passed
HB1192 - PERMANENT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Bob Morgan, Travis Weaver
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Time Standardization Act. Provides that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard time of the entire State. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
HB0676 - SAFETY-TECH
Maura Hirschauer, Kevin John Olickal, Bob Morgan
Last updated over 1 year ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Counties Code. In the provision that the county board of any county may, by ordinance, regulate or prohibit within unincorporated areas the discharge of firearms in any residential area where such discharge is likely to subject residents or passersby to the risk of injury, defines "residential area" as any area within 1,000 (rather than 300) yards of at least 3 single or multi-family residential structures. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Task Force on Firearm Insurance to review current and potential future insurance policy offerings for the safe and legal possession of firearms and offer policymaking recommendations related to the use of that insurance. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall provide administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall be comprised of specified members. Provides that the Task Force shall elect a chairperson from its membership. Provides that appointments shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and other information to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved January 1, 2025. Amends the Firearm owners Identification Card Act. Provides that no person may acquire or possess any prepackaged explosive components within the State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Illinois State Police under the provisions of the Act. Provides exemptions. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of prepackaged explosive components. Defines the offense and provides penalties for violation. Amends the Firearms Restraining Order Act. Expands the definition of "petitioner" to include intimate partners. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates the repeal date of the statute creating the First Time Weapon Offender Program. Changes the name of the Program to the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Deletes a provision that a defendant is not eligible for the Program if he or she is 21 years of age or older. Provides that the Program shall be at least 6 (rather than 18) months and not to exceed 18 (rather than 24) months. Makes other changes to the Program. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that actions for an order of protection may be commenced in conjunction with an emergency or plenary proceeding under the Firearms Restraining Order Act provided that a petitioner and the respondent are a party to or the subject of that proceeding. Allows the court to prohibit a respondent against whom an order of protection was issued from possessing any firearms during the duration of the order if the order (1) was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice, and at which such person had an opportunity to participate, except in circumstances where an order is entered in conjunction with an affidavit or the verified petition for an emergency order of protection demonstrating exigent circumstances thereby justifying an entry of an emergency order without prior notice and (2) restrains such person from abusing the petitioner (rather than harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner of such person or child of such intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child). Prohibits the respondent of an order of protection prohibiting firearm possession to surrender any firearms from acquiring or possessing any firearms for the duration of the order of protection. Requires the court to immediately upon the entry of the order of protection prohibiting firearm possession issue a seizure order of any firearm in the possession of the respondent. Provides that the respondent shall be ordered to immediately surrender any firearms to the appropriate law enforcement agency and prohibited from transferring firearms to another individual in lieu of surrender to law enforcement. Provides that the relevant law enforcement agency shall provide a statement of receipt of any firearm seized or surrendered with a description of any firearm seized or surrendered to the respondent and the court, and that such statement shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with an order to surrender firearms. Allows a court to prohibit a respondent against whom an order of protection was issued from possessing any firearms during the duration of the order if certain prerequisites are satisfied. Makes conforming changes in the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Engrossed
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-058
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Illinois House
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