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SB3350 - FENTANYL TEST STRIPS
Laura Ellman, Karina Villa, Sally J. Turner
Last updated about 2 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that specified hospitals and other organizations deemed eligible by the Department of Public Health shall be enrolled to receive fentanyl test strips from the Department and distribute fentanyl test strips upon enrollment in the Drug Overdose Prevention Program. Removes a provision requiring every law enforcement agency and fire department that responds to emergency medical calls to possess fentanyl test strips and to distribute fentanyl test strips to the public at no charge. Removes a provision requiring every health care facility to possess fentanyl test strips and to make available fentanyl test strips to the public. Provides that the needle and hypodermic syringe access program shall provide access to fentanyl test strips if feasible.
STATUS
Passed
SB2011 - AGRICULTUR/NAT RESOURCE LEGACY
Doris Turner, Andrew S. Chesney, David Koehler
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Agricultural and Natural Resources Legacy Act. Creates the Agricultural and Natural Resources Legacy Fund as a separate fund in the State treasury to be managed by the Department of Agriculture. Provides that from the Fund, moneys shall be made available in each fiscal year for grants to qualified easement holdings having an application which has been reviewed by the Department of Agriculture and approved by the Agricultural Legacy Council. Creates the Agricultural Legacy Council to annually review and approve award grants recommended by the Department of Agriculture, review and approve rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture for administration of the program, and review outcomes of the program and advise the Department of Agriculture of changes in the program or rules to ensure success of the program in achieving the intent of the Act.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2964 - CORONER-FENTANYL POISONING
Susan Rezin, Sally J. Turner
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Coroner Division of the Counties Code. In provisions regarding preliminary investigations where a drug overdose is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in a death, modifies the definition of "overdose" to exclude death caused by fentanyl, which shall be considered poisoning. Provides that, in every case in which fentanyl is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in the death, the coroner or medical examiner shall report the death to the Department of Public Health as "fentanyl poisoning". Provides that, in the monthly report of overdose deaths, the Department shall also report on fentanyl poisoning deaths.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3207 - CHILD CARE-DAY CARE CENTER
Jil Walker Tracy, Sally J. Turner, Erica Conway Harriss
Last updated about 2 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a day care center may operate for 24 hours or longer and may provide care for a child for a period of up to 12 hours if the parent or guardian of the child is employed in a position that requires regularly scheduled shifts and a 10-hour period elapses between day care visits. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions. Makes a conforming change.
STATUS
Passed
SB3479 - CONSUMER FRAUD-VETERANS
Mike Porfirio, Michael E. Hastings, Craig Wilcox
Last updated about 2 months ago
30 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members, changes the definition of "veteran or military benefits services" to any services offered or provided to a veteran, military member, or family member who is entitled to receive benefits under federal, State, or local law, policy, or practice as a result of, at least in part, qualifying military service. Adds a veterans services disclosure to be made by any person providing veteran or military benefits services. Makes it an unlawful practice for any person providing veteran or military benefits services to fail at the outset of the business relationship to clearly provide, both orally and in writing, veterans services disclosures when veteran or military benefits services are provided in exchange for any financial compensation, benefit, or thing of value. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
SB3318 - INSURANCE-ALZHEIMER TREATMENT
Laura M. Murphy, Julie A. Morrison, Susan Rezin
Last updated about 2 months ago
45 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Requires the State Employees Group Insurance Program to provide coverage for all FDA-approved treatments or medications prescribed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's Disease or another related dementia, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches. Provides that diagnostic testing necessary for a physician to determine the appropriate use of treatments or medications shall be covered by the State Employees Group Insurance Program.
STATUS
Passed
SB3203 - INS CD-INHALER COVERAGE
Mattie Hunter, Javier Loera Cervantes, Willie Preston
Last updated about 2 months ago
56 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or before December 31, 2025 that provides coverage for prescription drugs may not deny or limit coverage for prescription inhalers (instead of prescription inhalants) based upon any restriction on the number of days before an inhaler refill may be obtained if, contrary to those restrictions, the inhalants have been ordered or prescribed by the treating physician and are medically appropriate. 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, 2026 that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall limit the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler to an amount not to exceed $25 per 30-day supply, and provides that nothing in the provisions prevents a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan from reducing a covered person's cost sharing to an amount less than the cap. Makes a conforming change. Provides that coverage for prescription inhalers shall not be subject to any deductible, except to the extent that the coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account. Authorizes rulemaking and enforcement by the Department of Insurance. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that the program of health benefits shall provide coverage for prescription inhalers under the Illinois Insurance Code.
STATUS
Passed
SB1960 - VEH CD-ELECTRIC SCOOTERS
David Koehler, Thomas M. Bennett, Sally J. Turner
Last updated about 2 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that a municipality or park district may authorize and regulate the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the unit of local government on any or all highways, sidewalks, trails, or other public right of way where the operation of bicycles are permitted (rather than a person may operate a low-speed electric scooter where the operation of bicycles are permitted, including, but not limited to, bicycle lanes and bicycle paths, and shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under the Code, except in specified situations). Provides that the use of low-speed electric scooters within any municipality or park district is allowed only if authorized by the municipality or park district. Provides that an authorization or regulation by a county or park district shall apply only in the unincorporated area of that county or on park district property. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter on a highway with a posted speed limit in excess of 35 mph (rather than a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter without a driver's license, instruction permit, or State identification card). Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter unless he or she is 16 (rather than 18) years of age or older. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter while carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. Removes provisions of the Code concerning vehicles and motor vehicles. Removes language providing that an entity may not operate a low-speed electric scooter business within a municipality unless the municipality authorizes the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the municipal limits. Adds provisions relating to use of low-speed electric scooters, low-speed electric scooters in rights-of-way, and operation of low-speed electric scooters under the influence of alcohol or any drug. Exempts low-speed electric scooters from title, registration, and driver's licenses requirements. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Passed
SB2751 - LOCAL-DISABLED VET PERMIT FEE
Dan McConchie, Michael E. Hastings, Stephanie A. Kifowit
Last updated 3 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Requires a veteran or caregiver to provide proof of veteran status and attest to the fact that the improvements to the residence are required to accommodate the veteran's disability. Provides that proof of veteran status is to be construed liberally, and veteran status shall include service in the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or the reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States. Provides that what constitutes proof of veteran status shall be determined by the county, township, or municipality. Prohibits the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs from adjudicating any dispute arising under the provisions. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB2790 - DHFS-MCO-PBM-CONTRACTS
David Koehler, Laura M. Murphy, Patrick J. Joyce
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall not enter into a contract with a managed care organization that relies on a pharmacy benefit manager that does not do the following: (i) utilize a pharmacy reimbursement methodology of the lesser of national average drug acquisition cost plus a professional dispensing fee as determined by the Department, the wholesale acquisition cost plus a professional dispensing fee as determined by the Department, or the usual and customary charge by the pharmacy; (ii) reimburse for a legally valid claim at a rate not less than the rate in effect at the time the original claim adjudication was submitted at the point of sale; (iii) agree to move to a transparent pass-through pricing model, in which the pharmacy benefit manager discloses the administrative fee as a percentage of the professional dispensing costs to the Department; (iv) agree to not create new pharmacy administration fees and to not increase current fees more than the rate of inflation; and (v) agree to not terminate an existing contract with a pharmacy licensed under the Pharmacy Practice Act for the sole reason of the additional professional dispensing fee authorized under item (i). Requires each pharmacy benefit manager that receives reimbursement for medical services, either directly or through a Medicaid managed care health plan, to submit by January 15, 2026, and each January 15 thereafter, certain data and information to the Department for the previous fiscal year, including: (1) the total number of prescriptions that were dispensed; (2) the aggregate wholesale acquisition cost for each drug on its formulary; (3) the aggregate amount of rebates, discounts, and price concessions that the pharmacy benefit manager received for each drug on its formulary; (4) the aggregate amount of administrative fees that the pharmacy benefit manager received from all pharmaceutical manufacturers; and (5) any other information considered necessary by the Department. Requires the Department to submit such data and information to the General Assembly and to the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Provides that such information is confidential and not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Senator from Illinois district SD-044
COMMITTEES
Illinois Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Sally J. Turner is running for election for Judge of the Court of Appeals. She earned her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University and her J.D. from Yale Law School. Turner previously served as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, as an Assistant State Attorney for Pinellas County, and as Deputy Chief Assistant Statewide Prosecutor. She has worked on a variety of cases including white collar fraud, public corruption, and cybercrime.read less
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