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HB2373 - MEDICAID-HOARDING DISORDER
Natalie A. Manley
Last updated almost 2 years ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that treatment for a hoarding disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), shall be covered under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2396 - SCH CD-FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
Mary Beth Canty, Emanuel Welch, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated over 1 year ago
77 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year (instead of the 2023-2024 school year), each school board must establish a kindergarten with full-day attendance. Provides that the full-day kindergarten should be developmentally appropriate and provide opportunities for play-based learning. Provides that an elementary or unit school district that does not offer full-day kindergarten as of October 1, 2022, may, by action of the State Board of Education, apply for an extension of the 2027-2028 school year implementation deadline for 2 additional years if one of the specified criteria are met. Creates the Full-Day Kindergarten Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall conduct a statewide audit to inform the planning and implementation of full-day kindergarten in the State and shall, at a minimum, collect, analyze, and report specified criteria. Provides that the Task Force may recommend for an additional criterion that the State Board of Education may consider in granting a waiver to establish a full-day kindergarten. Sets forth the members of the Task Force and requirements to be a member. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at the call of the State Superintendent of Education or their designee, who shall serve as the chairperson. Provides that the State Board of Education shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Task Force shall issue an interim report by April 15, 2024 and a final report to the General Assembly and Governor's Office no later than November 15, 2024. Provides that upon issuing the final report, the Task Force is dissolved.
STATUS
Passed
HB2572 - PUB FUNDS-CONVERSION THERAPY
Laura Faver Dias, Kelly M. Cassidy, Anna Moeller
Last updated over 1 year ago
44 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the State shall not expend or invest any public funds in any organization, nonprofit organization, religious organization, or any other entity to be used for conversion therapy. Provides that any contract between the State and that organization shall be void to the extent that the contract is used or will be used for conversion therapy. Defines "conversion therapy".
STATUS
Engrossed
HB2789 - LIBRARY SYSTEMS-BOOK BANNING
Anne M. Stava-Murray, Maura Hirschauer, Carol Ammons
Last updated over 1 year ago
55 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: changes references to "public library or library system" to "library or library system"; provides that an alternative to the development of a written statement (rather than policy) prohibiting the practice of banning books is to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights that indicates materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval; and provides that the written statement shall declare that an adequate collection (rather than stock) of books and other materials is needed in a sufficient size and varied in kind and subject matter to satisfy the library needs of the people of the State. Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB3203 - PREVENT FENTANYL EXPOSURE
Tony M. McCombie, Wayne Arthur Rosenthal, LaShawn K. Ford
Last updated over 1 year ago
52 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act. Provides that a pharmacist may sell fentanyl test strips over-the-counter to the public to test for the presence of fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or a drug adulterant within a controlled substance. Provides that a county health department may distribute fentanyl test strips at the county health department facility for no fee. Amends the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Provides that "drug paraphernalia" does not include equipment, products, or materials to analyze or test for the presence of fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or a drug adulterant within a controlled substance.
STATUS
Passed
HB3370 - PREVAILING WAGE-POWER WASHING
Dave Vella, Matt Hanson, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated over 1 year ago
45 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Provides that the definition of "public works" includes power washing projects by a public body or paid for wholly or in part out of public funds (rather than power washing projects by a public body).
STATUS
Passed
HB3743 - ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH
Robert Rita, Debbie Meyers-Martin, Ann M. Williams
Last updated over 1 year ago
38 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the Director of Central Management Services to execute and deliver to the Tinley Park - Park District a quit claim deed, quit claim bill of sale, and any ancillary documents, for $1, to specified real property, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB3301 - UNEMPLOYMENT INS-DIRECTORY
Terra Costa Howard, Margaret Noble Croke, Jaime M. Andrade
Last updated over 1 year ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. In provisions concerning the directory of new hires, provides that the definition of "newly hired employee" includes an individual under an independent contractor arrangement. Effective January 1, 2024.
STATUS
Passed
HB3746 - DHS-MENTAL HLTH-STAFF TRAINING
Natalie A. Manley
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to develop a medication administration training program for authorized directed staff at certain facilities for persons with a developmental disability, provides that non-licensed authorized direct care staff must, in addition to other specified requirements, (i) score 100% on the competency-based assessment demonstrating proficiency in the skill of passing medication and (ii) have received additional competency-based assessment by the nurse-trainer as deemed necessary by the nurse-trainer whenever it is determined that additional skill development and training is needed to administer a medication. Provides that every facility health care program shall adopt written policies and procedures for assisting individuals who choose to obtain preventative health and self-medication skills in consultation with a professional nurse or other medical personnel as specified. Provides that if an individual desires to gain independence in self-medication administration the individual shall be evaluated to determine the individual's ability to self-medicate by the nurse-trainer through the use of the Department's required, standardized screening and assessment instruments.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4013 - $GRANTS-DCFS-CASA COOK COUNTY
Mary E. Flowers, Margaret Noble Croke, Lakesia Collins
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Children and Family Services for grants to assist the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cook County in its efforts to advocate for timely placement of children in permanent, safe, stable homes. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Illinois district HD-098
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