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SB1495 - INS-PUBLIC ADJUSTERS/VARIOUS
Napoleon Harris, Thaddeus Jones, Bob Morgan
Last updated about 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the amended bill with the following changes. Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that all contracts entered into that are in violation of provisions concerning public adjuster licensure and provisions concerning a contract between a public adjuster and an insured are void and invalid. In provisions concerning public adjuster fees, provides that if the loss giving rise to the claim for which the public adjuster was retained arises from damage to property that is anything but a personal residence, a public adjuster may not charge, agree to, or accept any compensation, payment, commission, fee, or other valuable consideration in excess of 10% of the amount of the insurance settlement claim paid by the insurer on any claim resulting from a catastrophic event, unless approved in writing by the Director of Insurance. Provides that if the loss giving rise to the claim for which the public adjuster was retained arises from damage to a personal residence, a public adjuster may not charge, agree to, or accept any compensation, payment, commissions, fee, or other valuable consideration in excess of 10% of the amount of the insurance settlement claim paid by the insurer on any claim. Provides that a public adjuster shall provide the insurer or its authorized representative for receiving notice of loss or damage with an exact copy of the contract with the insured by email no later than 5 business days after execution of the contract (rather than by email after execution of the contract). Removes language providing that a public adjuster shall not act in the place and instead of the insured. Removes provisions concerning associated contractors, scope of damages, and written disclosures. Makes other changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB1231 - BANK GROCERY GAS ARMED GUARD
Thaddeus Jones
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Armed Security Protection Act. Provides that beginning July 1, 2024, banks, pawn shops, grocery stores, and gas stations in municipalities having a population in excess of 2,000,000 inhabitants must employ and have on the premises at least one guard during the hours they conduct business with the public. Provides that the Act is inoperable after June 30, 2027.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1228 - FREEDOM FROM DRONE SURVEIL
Thaddeus Jones
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Defines "emotionally disturbed person" and "special event". Deletes "data" from the definition of "information". Provides that "information" does not mean information gathered under circumstances in which the drone is used over publicly owned property or private property with permission for the purpose of training peace officers, public relations, or conducting infrastructure inspections, or for other similar non-law enforcement purposes. Permits the use of a drone by a law enforcement agency if the law enforcement agency is assisting an emotionally disturbed person and is not also undertaking a criminal investigation. Permits the use of a drone by a law enforcement agency at a special event to prepare for or monitor crowd size, density, and movement; assess public safety staffing; or monitor the safety of the participants. Provides that, if the special event is occurring on private property, use of a drone shall be authorized by the owners or organizers prior to flight. Provides that a law enforcement agency may use a drone to respond to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) dispatched calls for service, when the primary purpose for the response is to locate or assist victims, or both, identify offenders, or guide emergency response. Provides that information gathered by a drone is subject to the disclosure and exception to disclosure provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt from disclosure information that is prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2089 - INSURANCE-VARIOUS
Thaddeus Jones, Bob Morgan, Anthony DeLuca
Last updated about 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Changes references from "Public Pension Division of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation" to "Public Pension Division of the Department of Insurance", and changes references from "Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation" to "Director of Insurance". Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Changes fee amounts for failure of an industrial insured or surplus line producer to file a tax return or report. Removes provisions added by Public Act 94-677, which has been held unconstitutional. In provisions concerning coverage for medically necessary treatment of mental, emotional, nervous, or substance use disorders or conditions, removes language that provides that a request for expedited external review must be initiated within 24 hours following the adverse determination notification by the insurer, and failure to request an expedited external review within 24 hours shall preclude a covered person or a covered person's authorized representative from requesting an expedited external review. Makes other changes. Amends the Small Employer Health Insurance Rating Act. Provides that the provisions shall not apply to any health benefit plan for a small employer that is delivered, issued, renewed, or continued in the State on or after January 1, 2022, unless specified federal law is repealed. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Provides that health maintenance organizations shall be subject to specified provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code mandating coverage for certain services. Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Changes the definition of "health care plan" to include specified not-for-profit voluntary health services plans. Effective July 1, 2023.
STATUS
Passed
HB3951 - INS/REPLACEMENT MOTOR VEHICLE
Thaddeus Jones
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning private passenger total loss claims, provides that a 30-day period within which a replacement vehicle must be purchased or leased in order for an insurer to reimburse the insured or third-party claimant for any use or occupation tax imposed by the State or a unit of local government and title and transfer fees shall be extended for the duration of a medical condition that results in the incapacitation of the insured.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0101 - HONORS-REP. FRANCES ANN HURLEY
Emanuel Welch, LaShawn K. Ford, Frances Ann Hurley
Last updated over 1 year ago
118 Co-Sponsors
Honors and thanks State Representative Frances Ann Hurley for her years of dedicated service. Wishes her the best on her future success.
STATUS
Passed
HB3521 - INS-SURPLUS LINE/FARM MUTUAL
Thaddeus Jones, Kelly M. Cassidy, Camille Lilly
Last updated about 1 month ago
41 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that no administrator, agent, or employee of a hospital affiliate may abuse a patient in a facility operated by a hospital affiliate. Defines "hospital affiliate". Makes conforming changes.
STATUS
Passed
HR0395 - RECOGNIZES-PINGATORE BIRTHDATE
Camille Lilly, Emanuel Welch, Cyril Nichols
Last updated 11 months ago
34 Co-Sponsors
Recognizes and celebrates the birthdate of the late Gene "Coach Ping" Pingatore on October 25, 2023. Remembers the legacy he created and the many lives he touched during his lifetime.
STATUS
Passed
HB4433 - INSURANCE DATA SECURITY LAW
Thaddeus Jones
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Creates the Insurance Data Security Law. Sets forth provisions concerning an information security program, investigations of cybersecurity events, and notifications of cybersecurity events. Provides that the Director of Insurance shall have power to examine and investigate the affairs of any licensee to determine whether the licensee has been or is engaged in any conduct in violation of the Act. Provides that whenever the Director has reason to believe that a licensee has been or is engaged in conduct in the State which violates the Act, the Director may take action that is necessary or appropriate to enforce the provisions of the Act. Provides that any documents, materials, or other information in the control or possession of the Department of Insurance that are furnished by a licensee or an employee or agent acting on behalf of a licensee or that are obtained by the Director in an investigation or examination shall be confidential by law and privileged, shall not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, shall not be subject to subpoena, and shall not be subject to discovery or admissible in evidence in any private civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning exceptions, penalties, and severability. Provides that the Department may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
HB4459 - SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE-NAME
Thaddeus Jones
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 510 shall change the name of the Allied Health & Nursing Center at South Suburban College to the Frank M. Zuccarelli Allied Health Center.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
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Representative from Illinois district HD-029
COMMITTEES
Illinois House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Thaddeus Jones is from the 87th district in Illinois. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Chicago State University in 1996. Prior to his election, Jones served on the Calumet City Council. He also worked as a Real Estate Broker. Jones serves on several committees, including Energy & Environment, Human Services, State Government Administration, and Transportation Regulation, Roads & Bridges.read less
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