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HB5846 - HLTH SRVCS REPEAL-NONCITIZENS
Christopher D. Davidsmeyer, Norine K. Hammond, John M. Cabello
Last updated 6 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Medical Assistance Article and the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover kidney transplantation services for noncitizens under the medical assistance program. Removes provisions permitting the Department to provide medical services to noncitizens 42 years of age and older. Removes a provision requiring the Department to cover immunosuppressive drugs and related services associated with post kidney transplant management for noncitizens. Removes provisions concerning the adoption of emergency rules and other matters regarding medical coverage or services for noncitizens.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3430 - DHFS-MEDICAID-LOOK-BACK PERIOD
Chapin Rose, Laura M. Murphy, Amy Elik
Last updated 3 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, post, and maintain on its official website a comprehensive informational guide that explains the Medicaid 5-year look-back period as it applies to eligibility for long-term care coverage under the medical assistance program. Provides that the informational guide must be posted within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the contents of the informational guide must include a detailed explanation of the 5-year look-back period, including its purpose and relevance to eligibility for medical assistance; clear information on how the 5-year look-back period affects eligibility criteria, including income and asset requirements; step-by-step guidance on how the 5-year look-back period is calculated, including the start date and end date considerations; explanation of the consequences and implications of transfers or gifts made during the 5-year look-back period; information on exceptions and exemptions to the 5-year look-back period, clarifying circumstances where certain transfers or assets may not be subject to scrutiny; guidance on the documentation individuals may need to provide or maintain to demonstrate compliance with the 5-year look-back period; tips and considerations for individuals and families on how to plan for eligibility for medical assistance, taking into account the 5-year look-back period; information on the process for appeals and dispute resolution related to decisions made based on the 5-year look-back period; and other matters. Provides that to ensure user-friendly navigation and visibility, the Department shall post on the main page of its official website detailed information on how users can easily access the comprehensive guide on the website and a hyperlink that directs users to the comprehensive guide. Requires the Department to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to promote awareness and utilization of the guide, including outreach efforts through community organizations, healthcare providers, and other relevant channels.
STATUS
Passed
HB5596 - DAY CARE-MILITARY CHILDREN
Harry Benton, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Jay C. Hoffman
Last updated 3 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a day care home or group day care home is not required to be licensed under the Act if the day care home or group day care home: (1) serves only dependent children of military personnel; (2) is located on a military base or federal property; and (3) is certified as a child development program by a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Coast Guard. Provides that the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Coast Guard, or their agents, including an installation commander of a military base on which a day care home or group day care home is located, may assume responsibility for approving or determining which children may be served by the day care homes or group day care homes that are exempt from licensure.
STATUS
Passed
SB3753 - MHDD CD-PROGRESSIVE SANCTIONS
Laura Fine, Mary Edly-Allen, Adriane Johnson
Last updated 3 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. In the amendatory changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, provides that for an individual or guardian, or both, if applicable, seeking admission for the individual to a State-operated facility for persons with developmental disabilities, the individual and the individual's guardian, as applicable, must have received, attempted to receive, or received education regarding community-based services and supports. In the amendatory changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, provides that after an informal review of a discharge by the Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities, a provider may request a reconsideration of the decision, to the Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Provides that the reconsideration request must be received within 10 working days after the provider receives the written notification, following the informal review decision from the Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Deletes a provision that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall adopt rules as necessary to implement these provisions. Makes technical changes.
STATUS
Passed
HB0798 - STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Rita Mayfield, Emanuel Welch, John M. Cabello
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Agency Energy Efficiency Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
STATUS
Introduced
HB5818 - CAPITOL SECURITY CAMERAS/BOXES
John M. Cabello, Amy Elik, Travis Weaver
Last updated 7 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Office of the Secretary of State shall install and maintain electronic monitoring devices at each entrance to the State Capitol Complex and shall install and maintain safety call boxes around the State Capitol Complex. Provides that any video or audio recording created or maintained under the provision is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Defines terms. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change.
STATUS
Introduced
HR0772 - ALS AWARENESS MONTH
Amy Elik, Jay C. Hoffman, Tracy Katz Muhl
Last updated 6 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Declares the month of May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease.
STATUS
Introduced
HB0681 - CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Emanuel Welch, Kelly M. Cassidy, Kambium Buckner
Last updated 6 months ago
92 Co-Sponsors
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that any registered victim, including a person who has had a final, plenary, or non-emergency protective order granted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, the Stalking No Contact Order Act, or the Civil No Contact Order Act (rather than the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 or the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986) may present victim statements that the Prisoner Review Board shall consider in its deliberations. Provides that the Board shall immediately inform a victim of the early release of the prisoner from State custody or of the prisoner's pardon, commutation, furlough, or granting of sentence credit, if the victim has previously requested notification of that information. Sets forth the requirements for the notification. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, prior to participating in their first vote of a calendar year, a member of the Board shall annually complete a training developed and administered by the entity administering the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, in consultation with the Department of Corrections. Provides that the Board shall provide a victim with notice of a preliminary hearing at least 72 hours prior to such hearing if the victim has previously requested notification of that information. Amends the Open Parole Hearing Act. Requires the Board to make all en banc open meetings and all parole, aftercare release, and mandatory supervised release revocation hearings available to the public for live broadcast on the Board's website. Requires the broadcast recording of these hearings to remain available for public viewing on the Board's website for a minimum of 18 months. Specifies that, for all other public hearings of the Board, the Board may make meetings available to the public for live broadcast on the Board's website. Directs the Prisoner Review Board Task Force to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by July 1, 2025, on various subjects, including the medical release program and the broadcasting of other open meetings of the Board. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that a petition for an order of protection may not be denied upon the basis that the petitioner or the respondent is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of the filing of the petition. Some provisions are effective immediately, and others are effective July 1, 2025.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB4439 - ST AGENCY WEBSITE COOKIES
Edgar Gonzalez, Matt Hanson, Don Harmon
Last updated 7 months ago
39 Co-Sponsors
Amends the State Designations Act. Provides that the soybean is designated as the official State bean of the State of Illinois.
STATUS
Engrossed
HB1564 - REPEAL PA 102-1116 IN PART
Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, Tony M. McCombie
Last updated almost 2 years ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the provisions of Public Act 102-1116 that make amendatory changes to the Firearms Restraining Order Act that provide that a petitioner for a firearms restraining order may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (restores the 6 months provision). Repeals provisions that the firearms restraining order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 making it unlawful, beginning January 1, 2024, for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions. Repeals provisions that make it unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012 that prohibit the manufacture, possession, sale, or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, import, transfer, or use any device, part, kit, tool, accessory, or combination of parts that is designed to and functions to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm above the standard rate of fire for semiautomatic firearms that is not equipped with that device, part, or combination of parts. Repeals amendatory provisions of the Freedom of Information Act that exempt from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning assault weapons endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Illinois district HD-093
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