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SB3430 - DHFS-MEDICAID-LOOK-BACK PERIOD
Chapin Rose, Laura M. Murphy, Amy Elik
Last updated 3 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, post, and maintain on its official website a comprehensive informational guide that explains the Medicaid 5-year look-back period as it applies to eligibility for long-term care coverage under the medical assistance program. Provides that the informational guide must be posted within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the contents of the informational guide must include a detailed explanation of the 5-year look-back period, including its purpose and relevance to eligibility for medical assistance; clear information on how the 5-year look-back period affects eligibility criteria, including income and asset requirements; step-by-step guidance on how the 5-year look-back period is calculated, including the start date and end date considerations; explanation of the consequences and implications of transfers or gifts made during the 5-year look-back period; information on exceptions and exemptions to the 5-year look-back period, clarifying circumstances where certain transfers or assets may not be subject to scrutiny; guidance on the documentation individuals may need to provide or maintain to demonstrate compliance with the 5-year look-back period; tips and considerations for individuals and families on how to plan for eligibility for medical assistance, taking into account the 5-year look-back period; information on the process for appeals and dispute resolution related to decisions made based on the 5-year look-back period; and other matters. Provides that to ensure user-friendly navigation and visibility, the Department shall post on the main page of its official website detailed information on how users can easily access the comprehensive guide on the website and a hyperlink that directs users to the comprehensive guide. Requires the Department to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to promote awareness and utilization of the guide, including outreach efforts through community organizations, healthcare providers, and other relevant channels.
STATUS
Passed
SB1400 - SCH CD-STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Kimberly A. Lightford, Cristina Castro, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated 3 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the bill as introduced with the following changes. Restores current law with respect to annually reviewing discipline policies. Requires the State Board of Education to consult with stakeholders in its drafted and published guidance, and requires the guidance to be drafted and published on or before July 1, 2025. Changes certain references from "early intervention" to "intervention". Makes changes concerning suspensions, school exclusions, and disciplinary removals to alternative schools. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB1052 - PEN CD-DNS FIRE-TIER 2
Jay C. Hoffman, Dave Vella, Maurice A. West
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. In a provision that reduces the amount of the pension for a Tier 2 firefighter who retires with at least 10 years of creditable service before attaining age 55, provides that the pension of a Tier 2 firefighter who is retiring after attaining age 50 with 20 or more years of creditable service shall not be reduced. Makes a conforming change. Provides that each annual increase for Tier 2 firefighters shall be increased on the January 1 occurring either on or after the attainment of age 55 (instead of age 60) or the first anniversary of the pension start date, whichever is later, and shall be calculated at 3% of the originally granted pension (instead of calculated at the lesser of 3% or one-half the annual unadjusted percentage increase in the consumer price index-u for a 12-month period ending in September preceding each November 1). Provides that the changes shall apply without regard to whether a Tier 2 firefighter is in active service under the Article on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2737 - FREEDOM TO WORK-EXCEPTIONS
Paul Faraci, Mike Porfirio, Michael W. Halpin
Last updated 3 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that the enforcement of a covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit described in the amendatory Act shall not be enforceable if it is likely to result in an increase in cost or difficulty for any veteran or first responder seeking mental health services (rather than would result in an undue burden on veterans or first responders seeking mental health services). Defines "licensed mental health professional" as a person licensed under the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Nurse Practice Act, or the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act (rather than a person who is licensed or registered to provide mental health services by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or a board of registration duly authorized to register or grant licenses to persons engaged in the practice of providing mental health services in Illinois). Changes the effective date to January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB0898 - TRANSPORTATION-TECH
Ram Villivalam, Donald P. DeWitte, Jay C. Hoffman
Last updated 3 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every owner of a vehicle that is in the State for which no Illinois certificate of title has been issued by the Secretary of State and every owner of a vehicle that is in the State applying for a duplicate certificate of title or a corrected certificate of title to make application to the Secretary of State for an Illinois duplicate certificate of title or corrected certificate of title. Provides that any owner of a vehicle in the State with a certificate of title that was issued by an entity other than the Secretary of State and showing an Illinois address for the owner must be converted to an Illinois title before the owner can transfer the vehicle. Provides that under no circumstances shall a dealer required to obtain an Illinois certificate of title be allowed to obtain an out-of-state certificate of title for purposes of a vehicle held for sale in the State by the dealer. Provides that under no circumstances shall a dealer be allowed to obtain an out-of-state certificate of title in lieu of an Illinois-issued dealer lien release certificate of title when a dealer may have need of such title issuance. Prohibits a certificate of title or a duplicate certificate of title issued by another State showing an Illinois address for the owner from being used to transfer ownership of a vehicle. Requires the owner of a vehicle with a certificate of title or duplicate certificate of title issued by another state showing an Illinois address to first convert the certificate of title to an Illinois certificate of title before transferring ownership of the vehicle. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB1089 - HEALTH-TECH
Susan Rezin, Thomas M. Bennett, Cristina Castro
Last updated 3 months ago
41 Co-Sponsors
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Sami's Law. Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that the owner or operator of each State-owned building shall install and maintain in that building at least one adult changing station. Requires the owner or operator of a State-owned building to ensure that certain information about the location of adult changing stations in the buildings is provided. Defines "State-owned building" as the State Capitol Building or a rest stop located on an interstate highway. Defines other terms.
STATUS
Passed
HB5005 - EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAMS
Dave Vella, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Last updated 5 months ago
60 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may designate areas as Quantum Computing Campuses. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Law, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Act, and the Gas Use Tax Law to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that a restriction on designating businesses located in an Enterprise Zone as high impact businesses does not apply to grocery stores. Repeals provisions concerning certified payments for high impact businesses. Amends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act. Provides that a River Edge Redevelopment Zone may overlap with an Enterprise Zone. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may certify a specified number of additional pilot River Edge Zones. Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that certain credits under the Act may be taken against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Contains provisions concerning work hours at the project location. Amends the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act. Adds provisions concerning credits awarded for research and development activities related to aircraft. Amends the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act. Extends the provisions of the Act to quantum computer manufacturers. Specifies that, in order to receive credit for construction expenses under the Act, a company must provide the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with evidence that a certified third-party executed an Agreed-Upon Procedure (AUP) verifying the construction expenses or accept the standard construction wage expense estimated by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that 2 or more taxing districts may agree to abate a portion of the real property taxes otherwise levied or extended by those taxing districts on a REV Illinois Project facility. Provides that abatements for REV project facilities may not exceed a period of 30 consecutive years. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to extend the sunset of the research and development credit. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that taxpayers who have been awarded a tax credit under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008 shall pay a fee to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Provides that the fee shall be deposited into the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2024, a taxpayer is no longer required to pay a fee to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the transfer of credits under the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HR0843 - MEMORIAL-OFFICER LUIS HUESCA
Angelica J. Guerrero-Cuellar, John M. Cabello, Matt Hanson
Last updated 6 months ago
31 Co-Sponsors
Mourns the murder of Officer Luis M. Huesca of the Chicago Police Department.
STATUS
Passed
HB2412 - STATE POLICE-ORGANIZATION
Jay C. Hoffman, Emanuel Welch, Angelica J. Guerrero-Cuellar
Last updated over 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Further amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall use all reasonable efforts in making publicly available key information related to firearms used in the commission of crimes in the State (removing a requirement that the crimes are reported to and are investigated by the Illinois State Police). Further amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall implement specified protective service functions. Provides that the Office of the Director of the Illinois State Police shall oversee the Executive Protection Unit. Changes the Division of Patrol Operations to the Division of Patrol, and makes conforming changes in the Illinois State Police Law, the State Finance Act, and the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the Division of Forensic Services shall establish forensic laboratories (rather than forensic toxicological laboratories) in specified locations. Provides that the Division of Justice Service shall share all necessary information with the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board and the Firearms Owner's Identification Card Review Board necessary for the execution of their duties (rather than liaise with the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board and the Firearms Owner's Identification Card Review Board). Provides that the successful completion of the Illinois State Police Academy meets all law enforcement certification requirements for the State of Illinois and that satisfactory completion shall be evidenced by a commission or certificate issued to the officer. Adds one member who is a medical examiner or coroner to the Illinois Forensic Science Commission. Makes other changes. Further amends the State Finance Act. In provisions relating to the State Police Revocation Enforcement Fund, provides that any surplus in the Fund beyond what is necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions or moneys that are specifically appropriated for the purposes stated in the provisions shall be used by the Illinois State Police to award grants to assist with the data reporting requirements of the Gun Trafficking Information Act. Amends the Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act. Provides that a Metropolitan Enforcement Group eligible to receive State grants to help defray the costs of operation may enforce provisions of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act relating to revocation of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Effective immediately, except that some provisions take effect January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB3584 - CLERKS-CRIME VICTIMS-REPORTING
Tom Weber, Jeff Keicher, Chris Miller
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Retains the changes made by House Amendment No. 1. Provides that the sign-off sheet provided by law enforcement that the crime victim signs and dates as an acknowledgement that he or she has been furnished with information and an explanation of the rights of crime victims and compensation set forth in the Act includes information that the crime victim has the ability to file a complaint against an individual who is licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
STATUS
Engrossed
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