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HB3908 - FIREFIGHTER MATERNITY LEAVE
Katie Stuart, John M. Cabello, Dave Vella
Last updated 5 months ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Firefighter Paid Family Leave Act. Provides that a firefighter shall receive 6 weeks of paid family leave that may be used: (1) for the birth of a child in order to care for the child; (2) to care for a newly adopted child under 18 years of age, a newly placed foster child under 18 years of age, or a newly adopted or placed foster child older than 18 years of age if the child is incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability; and (3) to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Provides that the paid family leave requirements shall be provided to a firefighter regardless of the employer's leave policies and shall be provided to a firefighter who has been employed by the employer for at least one year. Provides that a firefighter may voluntarily waive his or her right to paid family leave. Provides that the Department of Labor may adopt any rules necessary to implement the Act.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5408 - O'HARE DRIVER SAFETY ACT
Bradley Stephens, Jaime M. Andrade, Emanuel Welch
Last updated about 2 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the original bill with the following changes: Provides that a person operating a motor vehicle shall not stop or stand the person's vehicle on a shoulder of a highway along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294 (rather than a 2-mile radius surrounding O'Hare International Airport). Requires the Illinois Toll Highway Authority to install and maintain automated traffic safety systems along traffic routes within a one-half mile radius of: (1) the eastern entrance to O'Hare International Airport; and (2) the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 294 (rather than a 2-mile radius surrounding O'Hare International Airport). Provides that language prohibiting stopping or standing within one-half mile of O'Hare International Airport do not apply if the driver of the vehicle received a Uniform Traffic Citation from a police officer at the time of the violation for the same offense. Provides that recorded images made by an automated traffic safety system are confidential and shall be made available only (i) to the alleged violator and governmental and law enforcement agencies; or (ii) in response to a lawful subpoena. Provides that a recorded image evidencing a violation of this Act may be admissible in a proceeding resulting from the issuance of a citation. Provides that proceeds from fines shall be deposited into the State Police Law Enforcement Administration Fund (rather than the Illinois State Police Highway Enforcement Fund). Removes provisions creating the Illinois State Police Highway Enforcement Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB5357 - INS CD-HOMEOWNER'S INS-SEWER
Elizabeth Hernandez, Thaddeus Jones, Jeff Keicher
Last updated about 2 months ago
26 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that in response to all applications for homeowners insurance received by an insurance company, the insurance company shall provide the applicant information regarding the availability of coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof. Provides that at least 30 days prior to each renewal of any policy of homeowners insurance, the insurance company shall provide the insured with information regarding the insured's existing coverage and available coverage for loss caused by a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump, including the coverage limits and costs thereof. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
HB2385 - INS-COLONOSCOPY COVERAGE
Cyril Nichols, Marcus C. Evans, Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Last updated about 2 months ago
42 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 (rather than January 1, 2024) shall provide coverage for a colonoscopy determined to be medically necessary (rather than medically necessary for persons aged 39 years old to 75 years old).
STATUS
Passed
SB0839 - SAFETY-TECH
Linda Holmes, Emanuel Welch, Natalie A. Manley
Last updated about 2 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Paint Stewardship Act. In a provision regarding a paint stewardship program plan, provides that not later than 90 days (rather than 60 days) after submission of a plan, the Environmental Protection Agency shall approve or disapprove the plan, with certain requirements. Provides that the plan shall be submitted not later than July 1, 2025 (rather than 12 months after the effective date of the Paint Stewardship Act). Provides that by July 1, 2028 (rather than July 1, 2026), and each July 1 thereafter, a manufacturer shall submit a report to the Agency that details the implementation of the manufacturer's program during the prior calendar year. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Excludes paint and paint-related waste, as well as certain paint and paint-related waste that are hazardous waste, from the definition of "special waste". Provides that paint and paint-related waste that are hazardous waste are designated as universal waste subject to the streamlined hazardous waste rules. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall propose and the Pollution Control Board shall adopt rules to designate and provide for the management of paint and paint waste as universal waste. Provides that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopts streamlined hazardous waste regulations pertaining to the management of hazardous waste paint or paint-related waste, the Board shall adopt an equivalent rule within 180 days. Provides, until the Board adopts certain rules, requirements that apply to small quantity handlers of universal waste managing hazardous waste paint and paint-related waste as a universal waste, including to prevent releases of universal waste to the environment, with specific requirements. Requires labeling or marking of universal waste paint and paint-related waste containers. Provides that a small quantity handler of universal waste may accumulate universal waste paint and paint-related waste for no longer than one year from the date the universal waste is generated, unless such activity is solely for the purpose of accumulating quantities to facilitate proper recovery, treatment, or disposal, with certain requirements. Provides that a small quantity handler of universal waste shall provide information to employees that describes proper handling and emergency procedures appropriate to universal waste paint and paint-related waste, with certain requirements. Provides requirements for a small quantity handler of universal waste regarding response to releases. Prohibits off-site shipments of universal waste paint and paint-related waste for a small quantity handler of universal waste with certain requirements and exceptions. Requires, until the Board adopts certain rules, that paints and paint-related wastes that are exempt household wastes or very small quantity generator wastes remain exempt from the hazardous waste rules but may be managed as universal wastes. Requires, until the Board adopts certain rules, that universal waste transporters that transport paints or paint-related wastes that are universal wastes are subject to the existing Board rules for universal waste transporters. Requires, until the Board adopts certain rules, that universal waste destination facilities that manage paints or paint-related wastes that are universal wastes are subject to the existing Board rules for universal waste destination facilities. Defines terms.
STATUS
Passed
HB4502 - CONSERVATION-OPEN SPACE FUND
Camille Lilly, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, moneys in the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Fund may not be appropriated, assigned, or transferred to another State fund. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB0898 - TRANSPORTATION-TECH
Ram Villivalam, Donald P. DeWitte, Jay C. Hoffman
Last updated about 2 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
SB0727 - HEALTH-TECH
Don Harmon, Mike Simmons, Willie Preston
Last updated 5 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB0585 - REGULATION-TECH
Emanuel Welch
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2906 - HOME RULE COUNTY USE TAX LAW
Robert F. Martwick, Jay C. Hoffman, Emanuel Welch
Last updated 6 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Home Rule County Use Tax Law in the Counties Code. Makes a technical change.
STATUS
Engrossed
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Representative from Illinois district HD-007
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Illinois House
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