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SB2697 - INS CD-CANCER-GENETIC TESTING
Julie A. Morrison, Javier Loera Cervantes, Christopher Belt
Last updated about 1 month ago
48 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Removes language concerning coverage for any cancer risk management strategy, as recommended by a health care professional. Requires, for individuals with a genetic test that is positive for an inherited mutation associated with an increased risk of cancer, coverage to include any evidence-based screenings, as recommended by a health care professional in accordance with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, to the extent that the management recommendation is not already covered by the policy, except that the coverage for the evidence-based screenings may be subject to a deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing limitation. Defines "evidence-based screenings". Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Subject to federal approval, requires the medical assistance program to provide coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for individuals with a personal or family history of cancer, as recommended by a health care professional in accordance with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Requires, for individuals with a genetic test that is positive for an inherited mutation associated with an increased risk of cancer, coverage to include any evidence-based screenings, as recommended by a health care professional in accordance with current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, to the extent that the management recommendation is not already covered by the medical assistance program. Changes to the Illinois Public Aid Code are effective January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
SB3538 - LOC FIRST RESPONDER INSURANCE
Michael E. Hastings, Robert F. Martwick, Mike Simmons
Last updated about 1 month ago
93 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that the mental health counseling shall be included in the health insurance coverage for employees on and after June 1, 2025. Provides that the first responders eligible to receive the mental health counseling also include emergency medical services personnel dispatched pursuant to a 9-1-1 call (rather than medical services personnel, in the engrossed bill), public safety telecommunicators, emergency medical dispatchers, and mental health professionals employed and dispatched by any unit of local government in response to emergency crisis calls received on public emergency service lines instead of or in conjunction with law enforcement. Defines mental health counseling.
STATUS
Passed
HB0303 - EDUCATION-TECH
Emanuel Welch, Margaret Noble Croke, Curtis J. Tarver
Last updated 5 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Chicago Board of Education from closing any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Prohibits, until February 1, 2027, the Board from changing the standards for admission to any attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body. Provides that the Board shall not take any action, until February 1, 2027, that results in a disproportionate decrease in either the total amount or percentage of funds allocated to an attendance center within the school district that has selective admission requirements that apply to the entire student body compared to other attendance centers of comparable size. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB5368 - POLICE TRAINING-HATE CRIMES
Bob Morgan, Kambium Buckner, Daniel Didech
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and allows continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5178 - ELEC CD-FIREARMS POLLING PLACE
Bob Morgan, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Daniel Didech
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Election Code. Provides that any person who carries or possess a firearm while present in a polling place, except a peace officer in the performance of his or her official duties, shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3318 - INSURANCE-ALZHEIMER TREATMENT
Laura M. Murphy, Julie A. Morrison, Susan Rezin
Last updated about 1 month 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
HB0302 - EDUCATION-TECH
Emanuel Welch, Tracy Katz Muhl
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Design-Build for Public Schools Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3686 - BATTERY STEWARDSHIP ACT
David Koehler, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen
Last updated about 1 month ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Creates the Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act (rather than the Portable Battery Stewardship Act). Requires those who sell, offer for sale, or distribute (rather than only sell or distribute), covered batteries or battery-containing products containing one or more covered batteries in or into the State to implement and participate in a battery stewardship plan. Makes changes to provisions regarding timelines for covered batteries, as well as timelines for battery stewardship organizations to submit plans to the Agency for approval. Provides that the Illinois Pollution Control Board (rather than the Agency) may adopt rules regarding certain labeling requirements. Repeals a provision regarding rechargeable batteries in the Environmental Protection Act. Changes some defined terms and removes some defined terms.
STATUS
Passed
SB1779 - MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM
Doris Turner, Kimberly A. Lightford, Cristina Castro
Last updated about 1 month ago
65 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Creates a permanent certified medication aide program. Defines "certified medication aide" and "qualified employer". Provides that the Department of Public Health shall administer and enforce a certified medication aide program. Provides that the amendatory Act shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) any person licensed in this State by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed; (2) any person employed as a medication aide by the government of the United States, if the person practices as a medication aide solely under the direction or control of the organization by which the person is employed; or (3) any person pursuing a course of study leading to a certificate in medication aide at an accredited or approved educational program if their activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates the person's status as a student or trainee. Provides that the amendatory Act shall not be construed to limit the delegation of tasks or duties by a physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or podiatric physician as authorized by law. Provides that a certified medication aide: (i) may only practice in a qualified facility; (ii) must be supervised by and receive delegation from a registered nurse that is on duty and present in the facility at all times when the certified medication aide is administering medication; (iii) shall not perform other duties during the duration of the medication distribution; (iv) shall not administer any medication until a physician has conducted an initial assessment of the resident; and (v) shall not administer any Schedule II controlled substances, as set forth in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or any subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, or intravenous medication. Provides that, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice as a medication aide without being certified under the amendatory Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount determined by the Department by rule. Provides that the Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all activity under the amendatory Act that is not certified. Provides that the civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty and that the order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and execution had thereon in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record. Provides that the Department shall authorize examinations of applicants for certification as a certified medication aide at the times and places it designates. Provides that applicants for examination as a certified medication aide shall be required to pay, either to the Department or the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the examination. Provides that an applicant's failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee by the applicant. Sets forth requirements for an applicant for examination as a certified medication aide, including requirements for a course of study approved by the Department. Provides that the expiration date for each certificate to practice as a certified medication aide shall be set by rule. Provides that violations and enforcement of this amendatory Act shall be as provided in Article III of the Act. Provides that any person who is issued a certification as a medication aide under the amendatory Act shall use the words "certified medication aide" in connection with the person's name to denote the person's certification. Provides that the Department shall propose rules.
STATUS
Passed
SB3136 - FAMILY RECOVERY PLANS
Cristina Castro, Michael W. Halpin, Sally J. Turner
Last updated about 1 month ago
49 Co-Sponsors
Creates the Family Recovery Plans Implementation Task Force Act. Provides that it is the General Assembly's intent to require a coordinated, public health, and service-integrated response by various agencies within the State's health and child welfare systems to address the substance use treatment needs of infants born with prenatal substance exposure, as well as the treatment needs of their caregivers and families, by requiring the development, provision, and monitoring of family recovery plans. Creates the Family Recovery Plans Implementation Task Force within the Department of Human Services. Sets forth the duties of the Task Force, including reviewing models of family recovery plans that have been implemented in other states; and reviewing and developing recommendations to replace punitive policies with notification policies for health care professionals reporting a positive toxicology screen of a newborn. Contains provisions concerning Task Force membership, meetings, reporting requirements, and other matters. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to develop a standardized CAPTA notification form that is separate and distinct from the form for written confirmation reports of child abuse or neglect. Provides that a CAPTA notification shall not be treated as a report of suspected child abuse or neglect, shall not be recorded in the State Central Registry, and shall not be discoverable or admissible as evidence in any juvenile court or adoption proceeding unless the named party waives, in writing, his or her right to confidentiality. Repeals a provision requiring the Department to report to the State's Attorney every report of a newborn infant whose blood, urine, or meconium contains a prohibited controlled substance. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Removes newborn infants whose blood, urine, or meconium contains any amount of a controlled substance from the list of children presumed neglected or abused under the Act. Makes corresponding changes to a provision listing the types of evidence that constitute prima facie evidence of neglect and to relevant provisions under the Adoption Act. Effective immediately, except that some parts take effect January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Passed
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