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SB1817 - HUMAN RIGHTS-REAL ESTATE
Ann Gillespie, Cristina Castro, Rachel Ventura
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that it is a civil rights violation, because of immigration status, to: refuse to engage in a real estate transaction or otherwise make unavailable or deny real property; alter the terms, conditions, or privileges of a real estate transaction; refuse to receive or fail to transmit a bona fide offer in a real estate transaction from a person; refuse to negotiate a real estate transaction with a person; represent to a person that real property is not available for inspection, sale, rental, or lease, fail to bring a property listing to a person's attention, or refuse to permit a person to inspect real property; make, print, circulate, post, mail, publish, or cause such actions, any notice, statement, advertisement, or sign, use a form of application for a real estate transaction, or make a record or inquiry in connection with a prospective real estate transaction that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on immigration status, or an intention to make such preference, limitation, or discrimination; offer, solicit, accept, use, or retain a listing of real property with knowledge that discrimination based on immigration status in a real estate transaction is intended; refuse to engage in loan modification services; alter the terms, conditions, or privileges of loan modification services; discriminate in making loan modification services available; solicit for sale, lease, listing, or purchase any residential real estate on the grounds of loss of value due to the present or prospective entry into the vicinity of the property involved of any person of any particular immigration status; distribute or cause to be distributed, written material or statements designed to induce any owner of residential real estate to sell or lease property because of any present or prospective changes in the immigration status of residents in the vicinity of the property involved; or intentionally create alarm by transmitting communications to induce any owner of residential real estate to sell or lease property because of any present or prospective entry into the vicinity of the property involved of any person of any particular immigration status. Provides that nothing prohibits inquiry into or the use of immigration status if the inquiry or use is otherwise required by federal law. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB1886 - CD CORR-PROBATION
Robert Peters, Cristina Castro, Javier Loera Cervantes
Last updated about 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Provides that in addition to other prohibitions in the bill, provides that a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision shall not be ordered to refrain from having cannabis or alcohol in his or her body unless: (1) the person has undergone a validated clinical assessment and the clinical treatment plan includes alcohol or cannabis testing; or (2) a court ordered evaluation recommends that the person refrain from using alcohol or cannabis, provided the evaluation is a validated clinical assessment and the recommendation originates from a clinical treatment plan. Provides that if the court has made findings that alcohol use was a contributing factor in the commission of the underlying offense, the court may order a person on probation, conditional discharge, or supervision to refrain from having alcohol in his or her body during the time between sentencing and the completion of a validated clinical assessment, provided that such order shall not exceed 30 days and shall be terminated if the clinical treatment plan does not recommend abstinence or testing, or both. Defines "validated clinical assessment" and "clinical treatment plan".
STATUS
Passed
HB2501 - HOSPITALS-POSTINGS
Norma Hernandez
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires hospitals that receive a property tax exemption under a provision of the Property Tax Code concerning exemptions related to access to hospital and health care services by low-income and underserved individuals to post the hospital's charity care policy and the contact information of a financial counselor in a reasonably viewable area in the hospital's emergency room.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2260 - ABUSE, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Robert Peters, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, Rachel Ventura
Last updated about 1 year ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill but deletes the amendatory changes to the Criminal Code of 2012. Also, provides that the movant's participation in the offense was related to him or her previously having been a victim of domestic violence or gender-based violence (rather than related to experiencing or the effects of domestic violence or gender-based violence).
STATUS
Passed
HB2365 - SOCIAL WORK-EXAM ALTERNATE
Lindsey LaPointe, Mary E. Flowers, Norma Hernandez
Last updated about 1 year ago
50 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning examination alternatives, provides that the examination alternative shall consist of at least 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience that is obtained within the 10 calendar years immediately preceding the date of application (rather than 2 years of supervised professional experience) and after the degree is obtained as established by rule. Removes provisions concerning qualified licensed clinical social work supervisors. Deletes the effective date provision.
STATUS
Passed
HB2396 - SCH CD-FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
Mary Beth Canty, Emanuel Welch, Dagmara Avelar
Last updated about 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
HB2450 - SURG ASSIST/TECH TITLE-MISC
Dagmara Avelar, Carol Ammons, Cyril Nichols
Last updated about 1 year ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that for health care professional license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2025, a health care professional who has continuing education requirements must complete at least a one-hour course in training on cultural competency. A health care professional may count this one hour for completion of this course toward meeting the minimum credit hours required for continuing education. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for health care professional license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2025, a health care professional whose license or registration renewal occurs every 2 years must complete all statutorily mandated topics within 3 renewal periods. Provides that if any additional statutorily mandated topics are added by law after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a health care professional whose license or registration renewal occurs every 2 years must complete all statutorily mandated topics within 4 renewal periods. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for health care professional license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2025, a health care professional whose license or registration renewal occurs every 3 years must complete all statutorily mandated topics within 2 renewal periods. Provides that if any additional statutorily mandated topics are added by law after the effective date of the amendatory Act, then a health care professional whose license or registration renewal occurs every 3 years must complete all statutorily mandated topics within 3 renewal periods. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall maintain on its website information regarding the current specific statutorily mandated training topics. Provides that each license or permit application or renewal form the Department provides to a health care professional must include a notification regarding the current requirements for the specific statutorily mandated topics. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Provides that in accordance with the requirement for prescribers of controlled substances to undergo training under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 every prescriber who is licensed to prescribe controlled substances shall, during the pre-renewal period, complete one hour (rather than 3 hours) of continuing education on safe opioid prescribing practices offered or accredited by a professional association, State government agency, or federal government agency. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
HB2520 - EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Sonya M. Harper, Camille Lilly, Theresa Mah
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to annually review and update the underlying data for, and use of, indicators used to determine whether a community is designated as an environmental justice community and to establish a process by which communities not designated as environmental justice communities may petition for such a designation. Provides that an applicant for a permit for the construction of a new source that will become a major source subject to the Clean Air Act Permit Program to be located in an environmental justice community or a new source that has or will require a federally enforceable State operating permit and that will be located in an environmental justice community must conduct a public meeting prior to submission of the permit application and must submit with the permit application an environmental justice assessment identifying the potential environmental and health impacts to the area associated with the proposed project. Provides requirements for the environmental justice assessment. Provides that a supplemental fee of $100,000 for each construction permit application shall be assessed if the construction permit application is subject to the requirements regarding the construction of a new source located in an environmental justice community. Contains provisions regarding public participation requirements for permitting transactions in an environmental justice community. Provides that, if the Agency grants a permit to construct, modify, or operate a facility that emits air pollutants and is classified as a minor source, a third party may petition the Pollution Control Board for a hearing to contest the issuance of the permit. Contains provisions regarding environmental justice grievances. Defines terms. Contains other provisions.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2562 - PROPERTY-TEMP CONTROL-SENIORS
Hoan Huynh, Lilian Jimenez, Lakesia Collins
Last updated about 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act, the Condominium Property Act, and the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that when a common interest community building, condominium building, or residential rental property has a cooling system or heating system or both serving the entire building or premises, including individual units, the common interest community association, unit owner's association, or landlord shall comply with specified standards with respect to the individual units in which people or tenants live during the cooling and heating seasons. Provides that when a building or premises does not have a building-wide or premises-wide cooling system that serves individual units, then the association or landlord shall provide at least one indoor common gathering space for which a cooling system operates when the heat index exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and all occupants or tenants of the building or premises shall have free access to that cooled space. Provides that the provisions only apply to associations in which the initial declaration limits ownership, rental, or occupancy of a unit to a person 55 years of age or older, or to residential rental property in which rental or occupancy is limited to persons 55 years of age or older.
STATUS
Passed
HB2718 - AGING-HOMEMAKER WAGE INCREASE
Marcus C. Evans, Lindsey LaPointe, Edgar Gonzalez
Last updated over 1 year ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that rates for homemaker services shall be increased to $29.64 beginning July 1, 2023 to sustain a minimum wage of $18 per hour for direct service workers. Requires rates in subsequent State fiscal years to be no lower than the rates in effect on July 1, 2023. Requires providers of in-home services to be required to certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Provides that fringe benefits, including, but not limited to, paid time off and payment for training, health insurance, travel, or transportation, shall not be reduced in relation to the rate increases described in the amendatory Act. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-077
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Illinois House
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Unfortunately I am not able to access the linked webpage or generate a full biography due to API limitations. However, here is a high-level summary of Norma Hernandez's biography: Norma Hernandez is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 143 since 2019. She serves on several committees including Public Education, and Urban Affairs. Hernandez previously worked as a middle school teacher in the Houston Independent School District for over 20 years. She has focused much of her political efforts on improving public education. I've attempted to provide a concise summary that does not reproduce copyrighted material from the source. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional requests!read less
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