State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) is informing the public of more than 180 new Illinois laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
According to a press release, some of the new laws are “minor technical changes to state law, some are major overhauls.”
Of those new laws, Elik supports several of them including the issuing of Gold Star license plates, recognizing and celebrating Illinois agriculture, and supporting foster children as they transition in or out of the foster care system.
She supports a law that establishes more comprehensive safety standards for drivers transporting children and families for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
“This law sets a rigorous standard that will make sure foster children and families have access to safe, reliable, and consistent transportation, and I’m thrilled to see this taking effect in 2023.”
Elik also supports a laws that changes references of “high school equivalency certificate” to “State of Illinois High School Diploma.”
“People take different paths in life, and it’s important we recognize these educational achievements for what they truly are, equal. This new legislation will help erase the stigma associated with getting a GED, and I am very proud to have spearheaded it in the House.”
Elik provided brief summaries of all the news laws taking effect on New Year's Day, which include:
HOUSE BILLS
LATEX GLOVE BAN ACT
Public Act 102-1095, House Bill 209
The use of latex gloves by food service employees preparing or handling foods and EMS personnel is now banned. Starting on January 1, 2024, this act also bans latex glove use by healthcare facility personnel. The only exception to these bans are when a crisis situation occurs and food service establishments, EMS personnel, or healthcare facilities are not able to reliably source non-latex gloves.
MAP OF TAXING BODIES
Public Act 102-907, House Bill 568
As a transparency initiative, the Comptroller is authorized to establish and maintain an interactive map on the Comptroller’s website that provides the location and annual financial information of all statewide taxing bodies.
NEW CAR THEFT TOOLS
Public Act 102-903, House Bill 601
The definition of the possession of burglary tools is updated to include newer carjacking technology. Specifically, it now includes the possession of a device designed to: (1) unlock or start a motor vehicle without the use or possession of the key to the motor vehicle; or (2) capture or duplicate a signal from the key fob of a motor vehicle to unlock or start the motor vehicle without the use or possession of the key to the motor vehicle.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE PREMIUM
MISALIGNMENT STUDY ACT
Public Act 102-900, House Bill 836
The Department of Insurance must study the misalignment in the health insurance marketplace that produces increased premiums or cost sharing and drives consumers into lower value health plans or out of the marketplace altogether. It will also evaluate how premium realignment, if implemented, would affect costs and outcomes. A report must be submitted by January 1, 2024, concerning the design, costs, benefits, and implementation of premium realignment to increase affordability and access to health care coverage that leverages existing state infrastructure.
FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
Public Act 102-911, House Bill 1321
Subject to appropriation, DHS will create a First Responder Behavioral Health Grant Fund to provide grants to: units of local government; law enforcement agencies; fire protection districts; school districts; public or private hospitals; or ambulance services that employ first responders to be used towards behavioral healthcare expenses, including but not limited to telehealth services. Additionally, an employer may not reduce behavioral health care provided through a first responder’s employee benefit package as a result of the receipt of grant funds under this law.
CHANGES TO GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF NEW AMERICANS
Public Act 102-1054, House Bill 1567
This new law adds new duties and clarifies existing duties of the Governor’s Office of New Americans that include monitoring and making recommendations to the New Americans Plans at each state agency.
HEALTH INSURANCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG FLAT DOLLAR
CO-PAYMENTS
Public Act 102-391, House Bill 1745
This new law requires that by January 1, 2023 an insurer offering individual plans offer 10% of its plans with flat-dollar drug copay and 25% by January 1, 2024. Requires that an insurer offering group plans offer at least one plan with a flat dollar drug copay by January 1, 2023 and two plans by January 2, 2023. Requires the individual flat dollar plans be marketed in the same manner as other plans and be named appropriately. Also provides that the requirements apply in a service area and within each level of coverage.
BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT LAND SALE
Public Act 102-914, House Bill 2379
In provisions of the Park Commissioners Land Sale Act allowing the Bensenville Park District to sell up to 125 acres of the White Pines Golf Course owned by the District, the date the provisions are repealed is changed to June 30, 2024 (currently, January 1, 2023).
HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Public Act 102-1049, House Bill 2382
DHS may coordinate with DCEO to establish a Healthy Food Development Program to expand access to healthy foods in eligible areas in the State by providing assistance to grocery stores, corner stores, farmers’ markets and other small food retailers in the form of benefits ranging from: grants, loans, state tax credits, equipment, other financial services, and technical assistance. DHS also shall designate a grocery ambassador to assist retailers with the selection of healthy foods.
BAN ON INCOME DISCRIMINATION IN REAL ESTATE
Public Act 102-896, House Bill 2775
The public policy of the State is to prevent discrimination based on source of income in real estate transactions. It is a civil rights violation for various people to participate in specified discriminatory actions related to real estate transactions because of an individual’s source of income.
VILLAGE OF LEMONT LAND EXCHANGE ALLOWANCE
Public Act 102-915, House Bill 2825
The Village of Lemont may exchange with a nongovernmental entity the Illinois and Michigan Canal lands that were purchased from the State for other real property of substantially equal or greater value, and of substantially the same or greater suitability for recreational, park, and parking purposes without additional cost to the Village. The property being transferred to the Village must be continuous to other I&M Canal lands owned by the Village.
IDVA ASSESSMENT OF SERVICES
Public Act 102-758, House Bill 2991
Subject to appropriations, the IDVA will contract for a market research analysis of field services provided by the department throughout the State, including the availability of veterans assistance commissions, veterans service organizations, and Department staff as well as the availability of nontraditional methods to deliver services through technology-based approaches. After 18 months, IDVA must submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a recommended plan for the future delivery of services and its estimated cost.
MOSQUITOCIDE USE RESTRICTIONS
Public Act 102-916, House Bill 3118
To address the killing of pollinators, and the building of resistance by mosquitos that comes with mass spraying of pesticides, the application of a barrier mosquitocide by a commercial applicator is banned between October 16 and April 14 unless certain conditions are met as determined by the Department of Agriculture. The Department must adopt rules to expand its training in the residential application of barrier mosquitocides to the commercial applicator licensure and testing program. The Department may partner with the University of Illinois to develop and administer a voluntary continuing education curriculum to include in-depth pollinator and ecological protection. Further, the installation or use of a residential automatic pesticide misting system is banned.
STATEWIDE TOWED VEHICLE DATABASE
Public Act 102-759, House Bill 3124
This act makes changes to the Vehicle Code by removing language exempting a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction solely over a municipality with a population over 1,000,000 (Chicago) from the requirement to maintain a tow rotation list.
FAIR FOOD AND RETAIL DELIVERY ACT
Public Act 102-1056, House Bill 3205
A third-party delivery service is prohibited from using the likeness, registered trademark, or intellectual property belonging to a merchant, and from taking or arranging for the pickup or delivery of an order from a merchant through the digital network, without first obtaining written consent from the merchant. Any violation allows a merchant to bring action in a circuit court to recover damages or up to $5,000, whichever is greater. Any such agreement may not include a provision that makes a merchant liable for damages caused by the third-party delivery service.
POST PRIMARY EDUCATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXPANSION
Public Act 102-917, House Bill 3296
By July 1, 2025, all school districts serving middle and high schoolers must implement career exploration and career development activities that substantially align to the model framework adopted by state agencies thanks to the Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Act. All high school districts must either elect to implement College & Career Pathway Endorsements or opt out by at least July 1, 2025.
CORRECTIONS REENTRY SPECIALISTS
Public Act 102-760, House Bill 3465
Every DOC institution or facility must hire a reentry specialist to assist with offenders’ reentry into the community. The Department is required to establish the duties and responsibilities of such specialists, but they must include signing inmates up for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT
Public Act 102-490, House Bill 3596
A prescription for a substance classified in Schedule II, III, IV or V must be sent electronically. This law is intended to streamline the process to submit prescriptions electronically and establish a digital record, especially for those taking opioids, so as to allow for cross-referencing with other prescriptions the patient may have presented and help avoid pharmacy shopping by a patient seeking to get several opioid prescriptions filled. This law does not affect a prescriber that issues no more than 25 prescriptions during a 12-month period.
TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR CARJACKING
Public Act 102-904, House Bill 3699
This law is aimed at reducing vehicle hijackings, and to support the prosecution and administration of vehicle hijacking laws, among other changes. It amends the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Act and creates an Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council to provide grants and financial support to assist in the identification, apprehension and prosecution of hijackers and the recovery of hijacked and stolen motor vehicles.
ALLOWS OBSTRUCTION OF STREAMS OR WATERCOURSE
Public Act 102-724, House Bill 3717
Under specific circumstances, this law allows commercial fishermen to obstruct more than one-half the width of any stream or watercourse. Additionally, “trammel net” and “gill net” are defined, and conforming changes are made.
NO PARKING OR TOWING FEES WHEN VEHICLE WAS STOLEN OR HIJACKED
Public Act 102-905, House Bill 3772
No person shall be liable for traffic and parking violations, fees, fines or penalties during the period in which their vehicle was reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency as stolen or hijacked. No administrative fees
shall be imposed on the registered owner or the agents of that owner if the motor vehicle was stolen or hijacked at the time the vehicle was impounded. The owner or the agents of the owner or lessee must submit proof that a report concerning the motor vehicle was filed with a law enforcement agency in a timely manner in order for costs to be waived.
TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND MURDERED CHICAGO WOMEN ACT
Public Act 102-1057, House Bill 3988
Creates the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women which will study and report on the following: (1) the systemic causes behind violence that Chicago women and girls experience, including patterns and underlying factors that explain why disproportionately high levels of violence occur against Chicago women and girls, including underlying historical, social, economic, institutional, and cultural factors that may contribute to the violence; (2) appropriate methods for tracking and collecting data on violence against Chicago women and girls, including data on missing and murdered Chicago women and girls; (3) policies and institutions such as policing, child welfare, medical examiner practices, and other governmental practices that impact violence against Chicago women and girls and the investigation and prosecution of crimes of gender-related violence against Chicago residents; (4) measures necessary to address and reduce violence against Chicago women and girls; and (5) measures to help victims, victims’ families, and victims’ communities prevent and heal from violence that occurs against Chicago women and girls. Establishes the membership of the task force to include individuals who are knowledgeable in crime victims’ rights or violence protection and shall serve for a 2-year term.
ILLINOIS INDIAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Public Act 102-633, House Bill 4070
This new law creates an advisory council to be a voice and advise the Governor and the General Assembly on policy issues impacting Indian Americans and immigrants.
EXPANDS THE POWERS OF THE KASKASKIA PORT DISTRICT TO OWN/LEASE BUILDINGS
Public Act 102-725, House Bill 4114
The rights and power of the Kaskaskia Port District is made clear to own or lease industrial buildings, office buildings, and buildings to be used as factories, mill shops, processing plants, packaging plants, assembly plants, fabricating plants, and buildings to be used as warehouses and other storage places.
BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES OF ILLINOIS POLICE
ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
Public Act 102-922, House Bill 4163
Money generated from the sales of the Illinois Police Association license plate may be used to provide death benefits for the families of Illinois Police Association whose members are dying of natural causes and to provide scholarships to children and spouses of Illinois Police Association members dying of natural causes.
NAVIGATING BENEFITS FROM PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Public Act 102-1045, House Bill 4201
This new law requires all public colleges and universities to designate a “Benefits Navigator” for the purpose of helping students at the institution of higher education apply for and receive assistance from benefits programs. Requires the board of trustees to employ a benefits navigator who has a detailed understanding of eligibility requirements for benefits programs and how to apply for assistance under benefits program, provide training to the navigator, and participate in a in a statewide consortium with other public institutions of higher education for the purpose of facilitating communication between benefits navigators at different institutions and developing best practices for benefits navigators.
SCHOOL BUS PERMIT APPLICANT SUSPENSION HISTORY
Public Act 102-726, House Bill 4230
If a school bus permit applicant’s driver’s license has been suspended within the 3 years immediately prior to the date of application for the sole reason of failure to pay child support that suspension shall not bar the applicant from receiving a school bus driver permit.
OFFICIALLY DESIGNATES A STATE ROCK
Public Act 102-1044, House Bill 4261
Designates dolostone as the State Rock of Illinois.
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDS
Public Act 102-927, House Bill 4270
Amends the Conveyances Act, providing that special warranty deeds may be made in a specified form. Every deed in the specified form shall be deemed and held a conveyance in fee simple, to the grantee and his or her heirs and assigns, with specified covenants on the part of the grantor.
REQUIRES COVERAGE OF MEDICALLY-NECESSARY BREAST-REDUCTION SURGERIES
Public Act 102-731, House Bill 4271
Insurance or managed care plans amended, delivered, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 must cover medically-necessary breast-reduction surgeries.
CONSUMER FRAUD PROTECTION IN BUSINESS PRACTICES
Public Act 102-928, House Bill 4281
It is an unlawful practice to use the name or logo of a public utility company to market home insurance, maintenance, or service products, which will ensure that people are not being scammed by persons using a public utility logo. The law exempts activities permitted to implement a program or plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission and partial use by a non-utility of a logo belonging to an electric utility that serves fewer than 200,000 customers in the State.
DCFS YOUTH IN CARE PROTECTION
Public Act 102-763, House Bill 4304
This new law establishes an exit interview procedure for foster children age five and over removed from a foster home and requires the Department of Children and Family Services to review information regarding all such interviews during the foster family home licensure process.
PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION CREDITS
Public Act 102-766, House Bill 4324
An insurance producer can receive up to four hours of continuing education credit for participation in a national or State professional insurance association. The credit hours must be verified by the association and the association must be a registered education provider. The credit does not count towards ethics education requirement.
BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Public Act 102-1063, House Bill 4332
This new law makes changes to required background checks to allow those who are undocumented to work as CNAs, thereby increasing opportunities for those who are undocumented.
PRENATAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
Public Act 102-930, House Bill 4338
Insurance coverage amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 which provides prescription drug coverage will also include coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a physician or a licensed advanced practice registered nurse.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST PUBLISH RULINGS, OPINIONS OR LETTERS QUARTERLY
Public Act 102-769, House Bill 4362
The Department of Revenue must submit for publication any informal rulings, opinions, or letters issued by the Department, quarterly in the Illinois Register and are required to be made available starting January 1, 2023.
GUARDIANSHIP TRAINING REQUIREMENT
Public Act 102-770, House Bill 4366
This new law removes a provision that exempts a guardian appointed in Cook County from the requirement that he or she complete a training program created under the Guardianship and Advocacy Act.
LEAD POISONING INSPECTION
Public Act 102-771, House Bill 4369
Illinois Department of Public Health or its delegate agency shall (rather than may) conduct a follow-up inspection for any dwelling unit for which a lead mitigation notice was issued.
DEER HUNTING EXPANSION
Public Act 102-932, House Bill 4386
A centerfire rifle may be used to harvest deer during the firearm open season and a person can take a deer with a single-shot centerfire rifle. This new law also limits the length and caliber of centerfire ammunition used for this purpose and provides that it is unlawful while deer hunting: (1) to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not centerfire; or (2) be in possession of or in close proximity to a magazine that is capable of making a rifle not a single shot.
DRUG TEST EXPUNGEMENT
Public Act 102-933, House Bill 4392
This new law ensures that a positive drug test for cannabis taken within 30 days before the filing of a petition for expungement or sealing cannot be the reason a judge denies an individual’s petition for expungement or sealing of the petitioner’s record.
INSURANCE COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS
Public Act 102-1038, House Bill 4408
The State’s Insurance Code mandate is expanded to exclude cost-sharing requirements. This would prohibit imposition of a copayment on the coverage provided for naloxone hydrochloride under individual or group policies amended, delivered, issued or renewed after January 1, 2024 or under the medical assistance program. This law does not prohibit copayment on individual or group policies to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code.
REAL ESTATE TASK FORCE
Public Act 102-934, House Bill 4410
The Real Estate Valuation Task Force Act is created as a response to the federal Housing Development Authorities Interagency Task Force.
HIV TREATMENT AT PHARMACIES
Public Act 102-1051, House Bill 4430
Under a standing order from a patient’s physician or the medical director of a county or local health department, pharmacists may provide patients with prophylaxis drugs for human immunodeficiency virus, pre-exposure and post-exposure. Medicaid and any group or individual insurance or managed care programs amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 shall provide coverage for health care or patient care services provided by a pharmacist under this law.
CHICAGO FIRE LICENSE PLATES
Public Act 102-1099, House Bill 4434
Professional sports teams license plates shall include the option to display the logo of the Chicago Fire. The bill also removes the now-defunct St. Louis Rams as an option.
FIRE DISTRICT COSTS
Public Act 102-773, House Bill 4461
A municipality must reimburse a fire protection district for all costs incurred by the district when trying to collect the amounts owed to it by the municipality for the disconnection of territory.
EXPANDING DENTAL PRACTICE ROLES AND REMOVING RESTRICTIONS
Public Act 102-936, House Bill 4501
To combat the workforce shortage in dentistry, dentists will be able to use tele-dentistry and delegate more tasks to dental hygienists including pediatric coronal scaling (if conducted under dental supervision), expanding the population of those who can receive coronal scaling by hygienists, and removing any Medicaid restrictions for this procedure. Allows hygienists to perform dental health education functions without dentist supervision. Additionally, an order to a hygienist on which services must be performed on a patient who is unable to travel to a dental office shall be implemented within 45 (rather than 30) days.
ACCESS TO DOC MASTER FILES FOR COMMITTED PEOPLE
Public Act 102-776, House Bill 4559
A committed person in the custody of DOC and their attorney can request a summary of their master file record once per year, which the Department must provide within 15 days from receipt of the request form.
EVALUATION OF CHICAGO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Public Act 102-777, House Bill 4580
At least once every five years, Chicago’s Department of School Demographics and Planning (DSP) must evaluate school enrollment to determine if they need to revisit existing boundaries for schools.
CREATES DIVISION OF MEN’S HEALTH IN IDPH
Public Act 102-938, House Bill 4589
A Division of Men’s Health is created in the Illinois Department of Public to raise awareness of health issues specific to men, including prostate cancer, mental health awareness, and more.
PROTECTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Public Act 102-939, House Bill 4593
This new law removes the affirmative defense to solicitation of a sexual act with a person under 18 years of age or a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability, that the accused reasonably believed the person was at least 18 years of age or not a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability at the time of the act, to protect the victims of offenders.
UPDATES TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS PRACTICE ACT
Public Act 102-940, House Bill 4629
The definition of licensed athletic trainer is updated to include other physicians in addition to team physicians. The law requires written authorization for athletic trainer services from a physician, physician assistant, APRN, podiatric physician, or dentist who will maintain medical supervision of the athlete and approves the treatment.
THE EQUITY AND REPRESENTATION IN HEALTH CARE ACT
Public Act 102-942, House Bill 4645
Creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act. Also creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Repayment Program and the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. A health care professional, medical facility, or behavioral health provider may apply to the Department for loan repayment assistance under the Program.
PAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MUNICIPALITY TRUSTEES
Public Act 102-943, House Bill 4646
Elected trustees will have at least 20 days of paid leave of absence per year for the purpose of attending Board of Trustees meetings, committee meetings, and seminars pertinent to issues for which the Board of Trustees is responsible. This applies to elected trustees in participating municipalities in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
MANDATED WAGE REPORT FROM CERTAIN IMMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES
Public Act 102-944, House Bill 4647
A report from all licensees of an immediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities must be made to the Illinois Department of Public Health ensuring all mandated wage increases to benefit workers are passed through according to legislative or administrative mandates. Developmental services agencies licensed under the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act must submit an annual report to the Department of Human Services certifying that all legislatively or administratively mandated wage increases
to benefit workers are passed through in accordance with the legislative or administrative mandate.
UUW EXEMPTIONS FOR OFFICERS UNDER FEDERAL LAW
Public Act 102-779, House Bill 4667
Current and retired deputies, county correctional officers, and Department of Corrections officers are now included in exempted categories to certain unlawful use of weapon offenses. DOC correctional officers and retired correctional officers are now qualified to receive coverage under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.
CONTINUED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTAIN NURSING HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
Public Act 102-947, House Bill 4674
The Illinois Department of Public Health must establish guidelines for required continuing education of all employees who inspect, survey or evaluate facilities in the Nursing Home Care Act, and they should also offer continued educational opportunities at least quarterly. The new law establishes regulations on continuing education for these employees as well, including a ten hour minimum of continuing education.
LOTTERY - VETERAN SERVICES
Public Act 102-948, House Bill 4682
There will now be greater flexibility to use Veterans’ games scratch-off ticket proceeds for grants to community groups and veteran’s advocacy groups from the Veterans Assistance Fund to include non-PTSD behavioral health services and emergency financial assistance including, but not limited to, past due utilities, housing and transportation costs.
ORGAN DONOR DESIGNATION FOR HUNTING LICENSES
Public Act 102-950, House Bill 4696
Department of Natural Resources shall offer each purchaser of a hunting license the opportunity to be redirected to the First Person Consent organ and tissue donor registry website maintained by the Secretary of State in an effort to increase organ donors.
INTERIOR DESIGN REDEFINITION AND SEAL REQUIREMENTS
Public Act 102-1066, House Bill 4715
Registered interior designers must have a reproducible seal to be affixed to the first sheet of any interior technical submissions used as contract documents. The new law establishes seal requirements.
REQUIRES NEW STANDARDS FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION
Public Act 102-951, House Bill 4716
The Illinois State Board of Education must adopt the Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards for the classroom and laboratory phases of driver education and requires the Board to update the driver education learning standards as national standards are updated.
ADJUSTED EAV FORMULAS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED FUNDING
Public Act 102-782, House Bill 4728
A school’s adjusted equalized assessed value (EAV) for the purposes of calculating local capacity for the Evidence Based Funding formula is either the average EAV over the prior three years or the lesser of its EAV in the prior three years if the EAV in the immediately preceding year has declined by 10% or more when comparing the two most recent years.
SAFE GUN STORAGE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Public Act 102-1067, House Bill 4729
Subject to appropriation, the Illinois Department of Public Health must implement a 2-year statewide safe gun storage public awareness campaign that will include sustained and focused messaging.
BILINGUAL SUPPLEMENTAL PAY ADJUSTMENTS
Public Act 102-952, House Bill 4740
This new law streamlines the process for state employees to prove their linguistic qualifications and earn bilingual supplemental pay in a timelier manner. It obligates Illinois to accept pre-approved third-party certifications and authorize programs at local community colleges which complete linguistic certifications.
SWEET CORN APPRECIATION DAY
Public Act 102-1068, House Bill 4766
August 1 of each year will be Sweet Corn Appreciation Day.
CREATION OF COUNTY DESIGN-BUILD AUTHORIZATION DIVISION
Public Act 102-954, House Bill 4772
This new law creates the County Design-Build Authorization Division in the Counties Code. It states that a county may enter into design-build contracts, includes scope and performance criteria for design-build contracts, a two-phase procedure for selection of contracts, requirements for submission of proposals, procedures for awarding contracts, and requirements of reports and evaluation of contracts. Provides that, if the total overall cost of a project is estimated to be less than $12,000,000, the county may combine the two- phase procedure for selection into one phase. Provides that nothing in the Division shall prevent a county from using a qualification-based selection process for design professionals or construction managers for design- build projects.
IMPROVING ILLINOIS’ READINESS AND RESPONSE TO CYBER ATTACKS
Public Act 102-955, House Bill 4783
State law is updated to allow the Governor to draw upon the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to respond to a cyber incident.
REMOVES PROHIBITION ON PERFORMING TELEHEALTH SOCIAL WORK BETWEEN NON-RESIDENTS
Public Act 102-785, House Bill 4797
This new law creates an exemption for nonresidents who perform social work via telehealth in Illinois for a nonresident or nonresident who attends an Illinois college or university for a maximum of five days per month or fifteen days in a year. This requires a previously established therapeutic relationship with the nonresident and the person is authorized to perform such services in their home state or country.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING LICENSE ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM CANDIDATES
Public Act 102-711, House Bill 4798
Applicants enrolled in an approved educator preparation program who have earned a minimum of 90 credit hours are eligible for Substitute Teaching Licenses.
DESIGNATING A NEW STATE SNAKE
Public Act 102-1098, House Bill 4821
The Eastern Milksnake is the official State Snake of the State of Illinois.
EXTENDS QUALIFICATIONS FOR APRNS TO BE LICENSED AS CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS
Public Act 102-786, House Bill 4922
The license application eligibility period is extended for advanced practice registered nurses without graduate degrees who submit specified information and seek licensure to become registered nurse anesthetists. This extends from July 2023 to July 2028 for these individuals to apply for licensure.
NOTICE OF CHANGES TO INSURANCE FEE SCHEDULES
Public Act 102-957, House Bill 4941
Insurers, HMOs, independent practice associations, and physician hospital organizations shall provide all contracted health care professionals or providers with notice of a non-routine change to their fee schedule at least 60 days before the effective date of the change. This includes HMOs that provide or arrange for and pay or reimburse the cost of any health care services for persons enrolled in medical assistance programs under the Illinois Public Aid Code. The notice requirement may not be waived.
TARGETING BAD ACTORS IN ENERGY AND GAS INDUSTRIES
Public Act 102-958, House Bill 4973
This new law amends the Public Utilities Act in regards to alternative retail energy suppliers (ARES) and alternative gas suppliers (AGS). The law provides that bonds issued to an applicant for a certificate of ARES and AGS may be drawn upon in whole or in part to satisfy ICC penalties, not exceeding the penal sum of the bond or including consequential or punitive damages, and that certificates do not create a property interest. The new law also grants the ICC jurisdiction to entertain and dispose of any complaint made by the ICC on its own motion or by certain other entities against any ARES or AGS and increases possible fines levied against ARES or AGS from $1,000 to $10,000.
RE-DESIGNATES THE OFFICIAL STATE THEATRE
Public Act 102-789, House Bill 4986
Theatre in the Park replaces The Great American People Show as the Official State Theatre of Illinois.
DEADLINES FOR AUDITS OF DOWNSTATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
Public Act 102-790, House Bill 4990
An initiative of IDOT, this new law changes the start date for the time period in which a participant in the Downstate Public Transportation Act must provide IDOT with an audit covering its fiscal year. Current law requires an audit within 180 days of the end of the State’s fiscal year, but this new law changes that to within 180 days of the end of the participant’s fiscal year because some of these agencies have different fiscal year calendars and need to conclude their fiscal year before they can conduct an independent audit. Following a final reconciliation determination of an over or underpayment, reimbursement shall be remitted within 90 days, and
all unspent moneys in the Downstate Public Transportation Fund shall roll to following fiscal years.
BETTER DATA COLLECTION FOR VETERANS’ PROGRAMS
Public Act 102-961, House Bill 4998
DHS will be required to review and collect data on the number of military veterans receiving services or benefits under its emergency food and housing programs, and submit a report to the General Assembly each year with its findings. DHS may cooperate with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and any other relevant State agency to collect this data. This new law will help evaluate whether State programs to assist veterans are working as well as they could.
STROKE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Public Act 102-1070, House Bill 5014
IDPH will now partner with Governors State University in establishing a 12-month campaign focused on promoting stroke awareness for communities determined to be at risk for strokes, particularly within Chicago’s Southland community. The Campaign will be established subject to appropriation at an agreed amount between the University and IDPH.
COOK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND
Public Act 102-793, House Bill 5018
The Cook County Treasurer shall maintain a special fund known as the Cook County Housing Trust Fund for which the Housing Authority of Cook County shall be the sole beneficiary. The new law specifies funding sources and the use of moneys in the fund.
BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROGRAM LICENSE PLATES
Public Act 102-967, House Bill 5026
This new law removes the Susan G. Komen Foundation name from mammogram license plates and redirects funding from the plates from the Susan G. Komen Foundation to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program for patient navigation services, specifically for populations with the highest rates of breast cancer mortality in the State.
IDOT PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT PILOT
PROGRAM
Public Act 102-968, House Bill 5035
IDOT will implement a five-year pilot program to allow a contractor to provide a non-diminishing irrevocable bank letter of credit in lieu of specified bond requirements on contracts under $500,000. The projects selected by IDOT must be classified as low-risk scope of work contracts.
ELECTRONIC PROOF OF HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY SHORT FORM
Public Act 102-794, House Bill 5047
Allows the statutory short form power of attorney for health care to be presented electronically as proof of agency, which an attending physician, emergency medical services personnel, or health care provider shall not refuse to give effect. Requires any person or entity that provides a statutory short form to the public to post information on these changes to its website for two years.
IMPROVES SAFETY OF TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATE CARE
Public Act 102-795, House Bill 5064
A contract with DCFS for transportation services to children and families must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Drivers must submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check. The contract requires certification of proper training for drivers on the installation and operation of a child car seat, possession of a valid driver’s license, a driving record devoid of any traffic violation convictions or evidence of committing an offence requiring mandatory revocation, proof of insurance, proper vehicle maintenance, and that the vehicle is clean, smoke free, and has working heat and air conditioning. Furthermore, the transportation
agency must provide a designated telephone number for the purposes of communication before or during the scheduled transport to notify the agency of a late pickup or arrival. DCFS must conduct annual checks on these contracts and drivers to ensure compliance.
GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATES
Public Act 102-796, House Bill 5078
The Secretary of State shall also issue Gold Star license plates to any Illinois resident who is a stepchild, child through adoption, or half-sibling of a person who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and lost his or her life while serving in peacetime or war. In addition to widows, widowers, and parents, no registration fee for a Gold Star license plate shall be required from children of those who lost their lives serving in an armed hostility, conflict, or terrorist attack.
SUBPOENAS ISSUED UNDER EDUCATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT
Public Act 102-797, House Bill 5093
Subpoenas, notices of hearing, or other process or notice of the Educational Labor Relations Board may now be served by one of the methods permitted in the Board’s administrative rules. Currently, service may be made personally, by registered mail, or by leaving a copy at the principal’s office. This change codifies their current practice of service by email. The bill also removes a provision allowing service in the county where the person resides or may be found, deferring to the Board’s administrative rules.
MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION NOTICE TO IDOT
Public Act 102-969, House Bill 5098
Notice must also now be given to IDOT by the corporate authority of a municipality initiating annexation, disconnection and annexation, or disconnection under Article 7 of the Municipal Code, in addition to the election authorities having jurisdiction and the post office branches serving the territory.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FUNDS
Public Act 102-732, House Bill 5184
The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) shall now be in charge of the administration of assistance funds under the Public Aid Code for veterans and their families rather than IDHS, and shall represent veterans in benefits applications. Any county tax imposed on taxable property for the purpose of providing assistance to veterans shall be separate from, rather than in addition to, all other taxes which the county may levy. Along with being used as currently authorized, the tax may now also be disbursed from the treasury of a county with a VAC. Funding for a VAC may be derived from three sources: a tax of .02% to .04% of the last known assessed value of the taxable property in a county other than Cook, funds from the county general corporate fund, and State funds from IDHS. The minimum annual amount to be provided by a VAC may be lessened if its delegates determine that a lesser amount covers the just and necessary sums.
GUN SAFETY EDUCATION
Public Act 102-971, House Bill 5193
Safe gun storage may be included in the safety education in which school boards and other boards may provide instruction.
BANKING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ACT
Public Act 102-802, House Bill 5194
This new law establishes a banking development district program to be developed by the State Treasurer and IDFPR and establishes some guidelines for the program.
DEFINITION OF “DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY”
Public Act 102-972, House Bill 5196
The definitions of “developmental disability” and “intellectual disability” under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code have been updated, and various other Acts were amended to reference the new definitions. The definitions of “developmental disability” and “intellectual disability” in the FOID Card Act received separate updates, since they are required to be applied under that Act for mandatory reporting.
AGRICULTURAL EQUITY COMMISSION ACT
Public Act 102-973, House Bill 5201
This new law creates the Agricultural Equity Commission Act and establishes an Agricultural Equity Commission. It establishes guidelines for the Commission, including a specification that members shall serve without compensation. The Commission will report its findings annually to the Governor and General Assembly.
IDOT REAL ESTATE SALES
Public Act 102-974, House Bill 5205
In addition to land, rights, and other real or personal property, IDOT may now also sell any dedications, easements, access rights, interest in the real estate that it holds, or other properties acquired but no longer needed for highway purposes. The sale shall be made at fair market value of the land, rights, or property as determined by IDOT by one or more appraisals, rather than for the fair appraised value. IDOT must justify in writing any sale made for below the fair market value, based on specified factors. Further, the bill creates a process for the priority in which IDOT shall offer property for sale. The Governor’s approval is also now required for IDOT to transfer jurisdiction of any highway portion.
FACILITATING REGULATION OF COLLECTION AGENCIES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
Public Act 102-975, House Bill 5220
Regulation of collection agencies under IDFPR is moved from the Division of Professional Regulation to the Division of Financial Institutions and changes are made to provisions on violations, powers and duties, procedure, and licensure. Given that collection agencies are a financial entity rather than a licensed profession, this change in State law ensures consumers will be better protected from any illegal or predatory practices on the part of debt collectors.
MAKING APPRENTICESHIPS MORE ACCESSIBLE
Public Act 102-803, House Bill 5225
This new law creates a 5-year Job Training Assistance and Support Services pilot program under DCEO, subject to appropriation, to provide subsidies to individuals participating in a registered apprenticeship program, pre- apprenticeship program, or work-based learning program. These subsidies can be used to pay for transportation, child care, housing, digital technology, education, mental health services, substance abuse services, income support, and work-related supplies. DCEO will submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly at the end of the pilot program that evaluates the results and its effectiveness in assisting participants in entering the workforce or obtaining better employment.
CAPPING FEES AND ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN CONDO SALES TRANSACTIONS
Public Act 102-976, House Bill 5246
Individuals who buy and sell condominiums will no longer have to pay exorbitant document copying fees or have their sale held up by weeks-long wait times to obtain necessary paperwork. Under the new law, the officer of a condo association is required to furnish specified information requested by a potential buyer within 10 business days (instead of 30 days under prior law). The new law also limits the fee charged by the association or its Board of Managers covering the direct out-of-pocket cost of providing and copying the information to $375, adjusted annually for CPI, with the option of an additional $100 charge for 72-hour rush service.
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HORMONE THERAPY TREATMENT FOR HYSTERECTOMY PATIENTS
Public Act 102-804, House Bill 5254
Beginning January 1, 2024, new, renewed, and amended health insurance plans will be required to offer coverage for medically necessary hormone therapy treatment for menopause induced by a hysterectomy.
FEE WAIVERS FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Public Act 102-805, House Bill 5265
This new law applies the statute on waiving school fees to charter schools. It prohibits charter schools from charging fees to homeless students. The law also ensures that homeless students at all public schools will be able to participate in all school activities regardless of cost, adds fines for the loss of school property to waiver provisions, allows for fee waiver verification only once per academic year rather than every 60 calendar days, and expands the prohibition against discrimination or punishment of students who cannot afford to purchase textbooks or instructional materials to now include but not be limited to withholding student records, transcripts, or diplomas.
LICENSE PLATE RENEWAL FEE DISCOUNT FOR LOW- INCOME SENIORS AND THE DISABLED
Public Act 102-807, House Bill 5304
The annual license plate registration fee for low income senior citizens age 65+ is reduced to $10 (previously $24). The reduction also applies to persons with disabilities age 16+ who meet income eligibility. To qualify, total income last year must be less than $33,562 for a 1-person household; or $44,533 for a 2-person household; or $55,500 for a 3-person household.
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
Public Act 102-1073, House Bill 5318
Beginning January 1, 2024, new, renewed, and amended health insurance plans will be required to offer coverage for annual prostate screenings without imposing a cost-sharing requirement. In addition to a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen test, the coverage will now include associated lab work, necessary follow-up testing, and other medically viable methods for detection and diagnosis. This does not apply to the extent coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from health savings account eligibility.
SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY SPEED LIMITS/TYPES OF ROADWAYS
Public Act 102-978, House Bill 5328
This new law improves the safety of children, parents, and school transportation personnel by specifying that special speed limits while passing schools apply to local, county, or State roadways. State law sets the school zone speed limit at 20 mph during a school day, defined in statute as 6:30am to 4:00pm. State law requires that signs be posted on streets and highways that indicate a school zone is being approached and the maximum speed limit in effect during school days when school children are present.
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC SCREENING TO DETECT RISK OF BREAST, OVARIAN CANCER
Public Act 102-979, House Bill 5334
After January 1, 2024, new, renewed, and amended health insurance plans will be required to provide coverage for genetic testing of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes to detect an increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer if recommended by a health care provider in accordance with the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendations for testing. Genetic screening can lead to early detection and save lives when a patient is aware of a genetic predisposition to breast or ovarian cancer.
CIVILIAN WORK EXPERIENCE FOR RETURNING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
Public Act 102-1074, House Bill 5385
Subject to appropriation, IDVA will be required to contract with a non-profit organization to serve as the State’s principal assistance organization under the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members. SkillBridge is designed for service members to gain civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of service.
FFA LICENSE PLATE DECALS
Public Act 102-809, House Bill 5400
An initiative of the Macomb FFA alumni and supporters including the Illinois Farm Bureau, this new law provides for the issuance of Future Farmers of America license plate decals by the Department of Agriculture. The new law creates the Future Farmers of America Fund and provides that all money in the fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America to help fund important FFA programs.
FOSTER CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
Public Act 102-810, House Bill 5418
In the Foster Children’s Bill of Rights Act, the list of rights is expanded to include new items designed to support children transitioning in and out of the foster care system.
CRACKING DOWN ON STREET SIDESHOWS
Public Act 102-733, House Bill 5439
A “street sideshow” is defined as any event in which one or more cars block or impede traffic to perform unauthorized motor vehicle stunts, speed contests or exhibitions of speed. The new law prohibits a street sideshow on any street or highway in Illinois and a person may not knowingly cause the movement of traffic to slow or stop for the purpose of facilitating street racing or a street sideshow. Under the previous law, people could not be arrested for blocking a street or highway. This new law penalizes the impediment of traffic for a street sideshow or street racing in the same manner as the act of street racing. The first violation is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $250. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony punishable by a sentence of one to three years and a minimum fine of $500. The new law also now allows automatic processing of salvage dealer and junking certificates if the dealer annually posts a bond of $100,000 with a current certificate of title. The bond shall be placed in the Treasurer’s custody and subject to a claim in the Court of Claims. The Secretary of State may conduct random samples for accuracy. If a dealer has an accuracy rate under 85%, The Secretary of State may suspend the dealer’s automatic processing for 90 days, with an opportunity for the dealer to cure any defects within 14 days. If the same errors occur a third time within 12 months, automatic processing may be suspended for 180 days. The dealer shall have the right to appeal and apply for reinstatement.
PROTECTING VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Public Act 102-1096, House Bill 5441
This Act further clarifies State law that “unable to give knowing consent” with regard to a victim of sexual assault includes when the victim has taken an intoxicating substance or any controlled substance causing the victim to become unconscious of the nature of the act, and this condition was known or reasonably should have been known by the accused, but the accused did not provide or administer the intoxicating substance. It was inspired by a survivor of sexual assault who was sexually assaulted after she was voluntarily intoxicated. After she reported the assault to law enforcement she was dismissed as not being a victim.
EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS
Public Act 102-811, House Bill 5447
Spouses of retired police officers who were married for at least five years prior the officer’s death and who are 62 years or older may receive a survivor’s pension.
TASK FORCE ON INTERNATIONALLY-LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Public Act 102-812, House Bill 5465
A task force has been created to remove barriers for individuals from other countries to obtain licensure and practice in Illinois, as well as to assist in the healthcare worker shortage. The Task Force is required to meet at least once every two months and prepare an annual report to address barriers to licensure and practice for health care professionals in the State and develop strategies for reducing the barriers.
ENCOURAGING YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Public Act 102-981, House Bill 5488
Students shall be afforded one excused absence from school per year to participate in a “civic event.” Public schools must permit at least one school day-long excused absence per school year for a middle school or high school student to engage in a civic event. A school board may require that the student provide advance notice of the intended absence and may require that the student provide documentation of participation in a civic event.
DUAL CREDIT CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Public Act 102-1077, House Bill 5506
Schools will be allowed flexibility in offering dual credit classes through a “blended class” environment where not all students in the class would be eligible for, or receive, dual credit for that class. A partnership agreement entered into between a community college district and a school district must allow a high school student who does not otherwise meet the community college district’s academic eligibility requirements to enroll in a dual credit course, but only for high school credit.
COMMISSION ON CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS
Public Act 102-814, House Bill 5525
A commission is created to develop a strategic plan to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Children of Incarcerated Parents that met from 2019-2020 to address the needs of children across Illinois who have a parent in jail or in prison. Recommendations include ensuring family visitation options at all detention facilities statewide, involving youth in the development of training for law enforcement, implementing policies to reduce trauma at all points of contact, and creating a standing commission to continue addressing these issues moving forward.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HIV/AIDS RESPONSE FUND
Public Act 102-1052, House Bill 5549
Permanently removes the repeal date of the African-American HIV/AIDS Response Fund. Additionally, provides that the Fund shall provide resources for creating and maintaining at least one Black-led Center of Excellence HIV Biomedical Resource Hub for every $3,000,000 of available funding. The Act also provides that a Center of Excellence may be developed on a stand-alone or a collaborative basis and may provide regional comprehensive HIV preventative care and essential support services.
STATE REGULATION IMPACTING THE FREE MARKET
Public Act 102-984, House Bill 5576
Provides that the state shall not regulate a profession, occupation, industry, business or trade in a manner that will unreasonably and adversely affect either the competitive market or equitable access to quality jobs and economic opportunities (rather than the competitive market). The bill also mandates that the Office of Management and Budget’s study on the performance of regulatory agencies shall include an analysis of whether the agency or program restricts a profession, occupation, business, industry or trade any more than is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.
CREATING A POLISH HERITAGE CORRIDOR IN CHICAGO AREA
Public Act 102-1079, House Bill 5581
This new law creates the Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage Corridor Act. It designates the part of Illinois Route 21, otherwise known as Milwaukee Avenue that begins at Sangamon Street in Chicago and ends with Greenwood Road in the Village of Niles, as the Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage Corridor.
REQUIRING MANAGED CARE PLANS TO COVER HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Public Act 102-816, House Bill 5585
Beginning January 1, 2024 a policy or a managed care plan will be required to provide coverage for access to home health services for the duration of medically necessary care. This new law incorporates the mandate into the required health benefits under several state statutes.
SENATE BILLS
CLARIFYING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY GUIDELINES
Public Act 102-734, Senate Bill 62
Provides that for an amount held on a payroll card, an indication of owner interest includes wages from an employer under the Wage Payment and Collection Act in the form of a recurring Automated Clearing House credit previously authorized by the apparent owner. An Automated Clearing House credit is not an indication of owner interest if the holder assesses fees for account inactivity on the payroll card account. The intent of the bill is to clarify when the one-year clock begins for determining the date of escheatment to the state’s unclaimed property system for funds on payroll cards.
IDFPR FILING CHANGES FOR PHYSICIANS EMPLOYING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Public Act 102-735, Senate Bill 145
Provides that a collaborating physician must file with IDFPR a notice of employment, discharge, or collaboration with a physician assistant within 60 days (instead of at the time of action). The physician assistant may begin his or her employment before the notice of employment or collaboration has been filed.
REDEFINING HIERARCHY AT THE ABRAHAM PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Public Act 102-985, Senate Bill 302
This new law clarifies that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Act, to the extent that there is a conflict between the provisions of Executive Order 2017-1 and the Act, supersedes the Executive Order. The position of State Historian is now an honorary position, and previously held duties and requirements are now the responsibility of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and its Executive Director. The new law also removes provisions allowing the Executive Director to have hiring and appointing power over specified
personnel, repeals the State Historical Library Act, and repeals the Illinois Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Act.
EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE RIGHTS ARE “MINIMUM STANDARD” IN NEGOTIATIONS
Public Act 102-817, Senate Bill 645
This measure provides that the rights afforded under the Employee Sick Leave Act serve as the minimum standard in a negotiated collective bargaining agreement.
COAL TAR SEALANT SCREENING AND DISCLOSURE
Public Act 102-242, Senate Bill 692
This new law creates the Coal Tar Sealant Disclosure Act that requires IDPH and ISBE to post on their websites guidance on screening for and disclosure of use of coal tar-based sealant product or high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon sealant product. Coal tar is a toxic carcinogen and this provides for some standard notice and transparency requirements for use at schools and school districts, as well as state properties, and a provision that allows for selecting alternatives during procurement at state facilities.
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME TENANTS RIGHTS
Public Act 102-737, Senate Bill 1097
The Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act will now state that if a formula is used in a disclosure of information on a 3-year rent increase projection, the formula shall include the total fixed amount determined by the formula, and, if applicable, the “not to exceed” amount. Other disclosures are also required including the contact information for the legal entity that owns the mobile home park or manufactured home community and information notifying the tenant that the tenant’s right to trial by jury shall not be waived.
SERVICE MEMBER DEATH CERTIFICATES
Public Act 102-739, Senate Bill 1411
The Vital Records Act now allows the family of service members the benefit of receiving their loved one’s death certificate at no cost. The cost of additional copies is not to exceed $6.
COLLECTION OF FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE LICENSE FEE
Public Act 102-740, Senate Bill 1571
This new law amends the Municipal Code providing for a Division to be cited as the Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee Act and a foreign fire insurance board with sole and exclusive authority to collect all licensing fees required to be paid by foreign fire insurance companies, corporations, associations, or third parties. The intent of the bill is to provide that the boards will have exclusive powers and the responsibility to collect these funds and provide them for the use of the fire departments.
NURSING HOME RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS
Public Act 102-1080, Senate Bill 1633
The Nursing Home Care Act is amended to add new rights for nursing home residents that include the right to be treated with courtesy and respect, to have their human and civil rights maintained in all aspects of medical care, and that a resident shall have his or her basic human needs accommodated in a timely manner. The new law also sets a procedure for reporting grievances.
PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLABLE FOODWARE
Public Act 102-1081, Senate Bill 1915
This new law creates a procurement preference for compostable or recyclable foodware, provided that the bid is not 5% greater than the cost of the comparable single-use plastic foodware. The contract awarded the cost preference shall include the option of providing the state agency or institution of higher education with single- use plastic straws. Provides that after January 1, 2023, State agencies may not procure single-use plastic disposable foodware for use at any State Park or natural areas, and shall only offer compostable or recyclable foodware at such areas. After January 1, 2024, or at the next contract renewal, whichever occurs later, no
vendor contracted through a State agency may offer single-use plastic foodware at State Parks or natural areas and shall only offer compostable or recyclable foodware at such areas. These provisions do not apply to the Illinois State Fair or affect plastic bags.
TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Public Act 102-638, Senate Bill 2109
In provisions of the School Code concerning a school board member’s leadership training, this new law requires training to cover trauma-informed practices for students and staff beginning with the 2022-23 school year, and it sets forth what the training must include and who may provide the training. In provisions relating to in-service training programs it requires training to identify the warning signs of trauma.
DETAINING YOUTH IN THE CARE OF DCFS
Public Act 102-654, Senate Bill 2370
Provides that if the Court prescribes detention for a minor in the care of DCFS, a hearing shall be held every 14 days to determine that there is urgent and immediate necessity to detain the minor for the protection of person or property of another. If urgent and immediate necessity is not found, the minor shall be released to the custody of DCFS. If the court prescribes detention based on the minor being likely to flee the jurisdiction and the minor is a youth in care of DCFS, a hearing shall be held every seven days for status on DCFS locating shelter care placement. Detention shall not be used as a shelter care placement for minors in DCFS custody or guardianship.
DISPENSING OPIOID ANTAGONISTS
Public Act 102-1040, Senate Bill 2535
Pharmacists will be required to inform patients that opioids are addictive and offer to dispense an opioid antagonist before dispensing an opioid. A pharmacist shall dispense opioids in accordance with protocols developed by IDFPR with IDPH and DHS and filed at the pharmacy.
INSURANCE, MANAGED CARE MANDATE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS
Public Act 102-1093, Senate Bill 2969
An insurance policy or a managed care plan, will be required after January 1, 2024, to provide coverage for medically necessary continuous glucose monitors for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS
Public Act 102-821, Senate Bill 2984
This law defines “youth entrepreneur” as person who is between the ages of 16 and 29 years old that is seeking community support to start a business in Illinois. Additionally, the requirements concerning entrepreneurship assistance centers will now include assistance to youth entrepreneurs.
COLLATERAL RECOVERY LICENSURE
Public Act 102-748, Senate Bill 3006
Replaces unspecified photo ID requirement with a requirement for a valid State or US government-issued photo identification card copy for applications. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to notify an applicant 14 days after receiving a criminal history from the State Police of intent to issue a recovery permit or to set the matter for hearing (instead of 10 days after application). Provides that a recovery employee may work for multiple repossession agencies. Provides that all fees are non-refundable. Allows for electronic payments. Provides that renewal notices must only be sent instead of mailed. Requires that renewal applications be filed with the Commission no later than 45 days prior to expiration. Provides that timely application for renewal allows the license to remain in effect until a decision on the application is made.
DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSION/REVOCATION
Public Act 102-749, Senate Bill 3007
This new law updates multiple areas in statute to be in compliance with federal regulations. It allows the Secretary of State to suspend a driver’s license for committing fraud while out-of-state, various cannabis violations, and human trafficking. It also increases penalties for railroad crossing violations and requires circuit clerks to notify the Secretary when courts revoke a driver’s license.
CHILD SEX OFFENDERS CANNOT WORK AT CARNIVALS, COUNTY/STATE FAIRS WHEN MINORS PRESENT
Public Act 102-997, Senate Bill 3019
It is unlawful for child sex offenders to knowingly operate, manage, be employed by, or be associated with any carnival, amusement enterprise, or any county or state fair when persons under the age of 18 are present.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
Public Act 102-751, Senate Bill 3024
This new law extends access to data from the prescription inquiry system to county health departments for educational, intervention, fraud prevention and analysis purposes with prior confidentiality agreement with DHS. The data from the system shall not be admissible as evidence, nor discoverable in any action of any kind in any court or before any tribunal, board, agency or person. The disclosure of any such information or data, whether proper or improper, shall not waive or have any effect upon its confidentiality, non-discoverability, or non-admissibility.
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS APPEALS TO PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD (PTAB)
Public Act 102-1000, Senate Bill 3069
This act codifies the practice of permitting an association, on behalf of some or all of the owners that constitute the association, to file an appeal to the Property Tax Appeal Board or intervene in an appeal to PTAB filed by a taxing body.
CREMATORY REGULATION SIGNATURE
Public Act 102-824, Senate Bill 3092
State law will now specifically allow the use of electronic signatures to permit the cremation of the deceased in Illinois.
FAMILY BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Public Act 102-1050, Senate Bill 3120
The Child Bereavement Leave Act is changed to the Family Bereavement Leave Act and it will now permit up to 10 work days of unpaid leave from work due to a miscarriage, unsuccessful fertility procedure, failed adoption, failed surrogacy agreement, diagnosis that negatively impacts fertility, or stillbirth.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHERS
Public Act 102-1006, Senate Bill 3127
“Emergency medical dispatchers” will now be classified as “first responders” in multiple state statutes.
ONE DAY OF REST IN SEVEN PENALTIES
Public Act 102-828, Senate Bill 3146
‘Calendar week’ is changed to ‘consecutive 7-day period’ and the law now requires that employees who work over 7 1⁄2 continuous hours be entitled to an additional 20-minute meal period of every 4 1⁄2 continuous hours worked. Fines for violations are up to $250 per-offense for an employer with fewer than 25 employees and $500 per-offense with 25 or more employees.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM WITH DHS DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Public Act 102-830, Senate Bill 3156
Changes references from “direct support person” to “direct support professional.” Provides that the direct support professional credential pilot program shall be administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities of DHS or a Division partner. Provides that the Program shall begin in FY24.
CHILD LABOR WAIVER REQUEST
Public Act 102-832, Senate Bill 3161
The Child Labor Law is amended to allow minors under 16 years of age to work until 10:00 p.m. without having to seek a waiver from IDOL, but a waiver request must be received by IDOL at least 72 hours before overnight hours are to be worked between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
REDACTED CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH
Public Act 102-833, Senate Bill 3163
The Vital Records Act is amended to allow a person, parent or legal guardian to make a written request for a certified copy of a birth certificate with the identity of the health care professional redacted.
PROFESSIONALS HEALTH PROGRAM
Public Act 102-1007, Senate Bill 3166
Hospitals and nursing facilities must make employees aware of employee assistance programs for physical and mental health that are available for the employees. The information must be provided during the onboarding process by a nurse or health care professional and may be made available electronically.
RIVERS OF ILLINOIS COORDINATING COUNCIL
Public Act 102-1008, Senate Bill 3178
Consolidates the three river councils as a Rivers of Illinois Coordinating Council. The Illinois River Watershed Restoration Act, the Mississippi River Coordinating Council Act, and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers Coordinating Council Act are all repealed. Twenty voting members will be appointed by the Governor with the operations and oversight of the council by the Lt. Governor.
VEHICLE CODE – DISABLED PERSONS DETERMINATION
Public Act 102-1011, Senate Bill 3216
A licensed physical therapist is added as a person who can verify that someone is a person with disabilities for the purposes of obtaining disabled parking plates and placards.
ONE DAY REST IN SEVEN - APPLICATION
Public Act 102-1012, Senate Bill 3416
Amends the One Day Rest In Seven Act. Provides that specified provisions of the Act do not apply to employees for whom work hours, days of work, and rest periods are established through the collective bargaining process.
WEEDS – ALLOW BUCKTHORN REMOVAL
Public Act 102-840, Senate Bill 3433
Under the Exotic Weed Act a municipality may eradicate buckthorn weeds (common, glossy, saw-toothed, Dahurian, Japanese, and Chinese) on all public and private property within its geographic boundaries.
MILITARY PRESENTATION OF STATE FLAG
Public Act 102-1083, Senate Bill 3459
When any Illinois resident (currently only members of the Illinois National Guard) dies while on State Active Duty, the Adjutant General, or the Assistant Adjutant Generals for Army or Air, or a designee of the Adjutant General, may (currently shall) present one state flag of Illinois to the next of kin of the deceased who receives the United States burial flag, or that person’s designee, as soon as is practicable.
REVENUE CHANGES FOR FAIRS AND FAIRGROUNDS
Public Act 102-1085, Senate Bill 3482
All income from advertising sales at the State Fair does not need to be placed into the State Fair Fund, and all income from the sale of advertising at the DuQuoin State Fair does not all need to be placed in the Agricultural Premium Fund. However, all revenues from the operation and use of any facilities at the State Fairgrounds and the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds are to be deposited into the State Fair Fund. All revenues from the operation or use of facilities of the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds are not required to be deposited into the Agricultural Premium Fund. The “Land of Lincoln Breeders Awards for Purebred or Registered Livestock” annual appropriation will come from the Agricultural Premium Fund or State Fair Fund.
FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Public Act 102-842, Senate Bill 3495
This new law identifies a vehicle that is designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district as part of the definition of “fire department vehicle.” It permits the use of red or white, and blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights owned by a fire protection district, and on vehicles operated by authorized personnel from that fire department or protection district. Vehicles belonging to fire protection districts can also have traffic control signal preemption devices.
ALLOWING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO SIGN MEDICAL CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Public Act 102-844, Senate Bill 3498
The Vital Records Act will now allow that in the absence of a certifying health care professional or with his or her approval, a medical certification may be completed and signed by a physician assistant.
REBATE FOR NEW VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN ILLINOIS
Public Act 102-845, Senate Bill 3609
This law provides a one-time title fee rebate of $25 for new vehicles manufactured in Illinois. Fees the Secretary of State charges automobile dealers for late filing will increase with the length of the past-due time. Makes changes to the fee structure paid by automobile dealers for late title filings.
RACE INCLUDES HAIR TEXTURE AND STYLES
Public Act 102-1102, Senate Bill 3616
Provides for a CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act. Provides that race includes hair texture, and styles like braids, locks, and twists. The IDHR has jurisdiction over denial of full and equal enjoyment of facilities, goods, or services.
MERGES THE SOLID WASTE SITE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION LAW AND THE OIL AND GAS ACT
Public Act 102-1017, Senate Bill 3626
In changes to the Solid Waste Site Operator Certification Law, the Class “A” and Class “B” Solid Waste Site Operator classifications are merged into one “Solid Waste Site Operator Certification.” This new Certification is identical to Class “A”. The law defines fees and the renewal process. Landfill sites that accept non-hazardous solid waste and/or special waste will have an IEPA certified Solid Waste Operator. Any idle production, or active lease/unit that has not had any commercial production in 24 months will be deemed abandoned, and then plugged, unless approved for temporary abandonment status.
NOTIFICATION OF CAR RELOCATION
Public Act 102-846, Senate Bill 3629
This law requires proper notification, from a property owner to vehicle owner or authorized person, if the property owner is requesting the vehicle be towed. The law defines the terms of the notice and possible recourses for violations.
PAT MCGUIRE CHILD WELFARE EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP PILOT PROGRAM
Public Act 102-848, Senate Bill 3645
The Pat McGuire Child Welfare Education Fellowship Pilot Program will provide assistance to a diverse pool of eligible students. These students commit to finding and maintaining work with an agency that contracts with the state upon the student’s graduation from participating institutions with a degree in social work.
REMOVES FUEL DELIVERY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES
Public Act 102-851, Senate Bill 3661
For railroad companies, and street, suburban, or interurban railroad companies, there is no reporting requirement for motor fuel deliveries.
CHANGES THE FILING AND HEARING PROCESS FOR PROTECTION, STALKING NO CONTACT, CIVIL NO CONTACT ORDERS, OR ORDER OF PROTECTION
Public Act 102-853, Senate Bill 3667
Filing petitions for Protection, Stalking No Contact, Civil No Contact Orders, or Orders of Protection can be done either in-person or online. Courts in counties with a population of 250,000 or higher have to have a remote hearing option for petitioners of these Orders. Courts can grant or deny requests for remote hearings.
REDUCING CERVICAL CANCER AND SAVING LIVES ACT
Public Act 102-1018, Senate Bill 3682
Hospitals or other medical facilities must write a report regarding results from any cervical cancer screening services provided to the patient, and an easily understandable summary of these results must be sent to the patient. IDPH, with help from experts in cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening, must develop suggested language that is easily understood by the patient and sent to the patient with the summary of the report. For people who meet certain requirements and are enrolled in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, they can receive an HPV vaccine through an established pilot program. Lead agencies of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program can participate in the pilot program, and the pilot program must be implemented no later than July 1, 2024. Pilot program provisions are repealed on June 30, 2027. HFS is required to provide coverage and reimbursement for FDA-approved HPV vaccines for specific people, and is required to disallow preauthorization requirements for HPV vaccine administration.
CERTIFIED ILLINOIS ASSESSING OFFICER CERTIFICATE
TRAINING
Public Act 102-1019, Senate Bill 3685
Courses and training for the Certified Illinois Assessing Officer certificate must be held in a way that is deemed acceptable by the Department of Revenue. Hearings concerning the tentative equalization factor are no longer required to be held in Springfield or Chicago. All returns will be filed electronically except for those specifically defined by this statute. The new law also clarifies when licensed distributors can make a tax free sale of motor fuel to a user who is not a licensed distributor.
DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF IDOA, OR AGENCIES CONTRACTED WITH THE IDOA
Public Act 102-1020, Senate Bill 3707
Dementia training for employees of the Department on Aging, or an agency contracted with IDOA, who provide direct services to people enrolled in the Community Care Program. The dementia training of at least 2 hours is to be done at the start of employment, employees of IDOA or the contractor must complete the training within 6 months of the effective date. The training is to cover specific subjects, and requires annual dementia training of at least 2 hours. Individuals are required to show proof of training completion, and more rigorous training
requirements still apply.
EXPANDS THE SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WORK SHORTAGE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
Public Act 102-1022, Senate Bill 3761
The School and Municipal Social Work Shortage Loan Repayment Program is expanded to cover eligible social workers who work for a municipality, but not social workers who report directly to a police department. Subject to appropriation, this program would provide a $6500 grant to a licensed social worker if they work for a public elementary school for 12 months.
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
Public Act 102-1023, Senate Bill 3777
Additional specified information is to be reported by a TDA II-Recipient Fund to the State Treasurer on a quarterly or annual basis for all investments. The new law also provides for the allocation of the aggregate dollar amount for all investments. The State Treasurer is required to disclose, on their official website, aggregate financial performance information for TDA II-Recipient Funds. The Technology Department Fund is a non-appropriated trust fund within the State treasury, and requires the State Treasurer to publish specific information about the Technology Development Fund for the previous fiscal year.
TRANSFERS OF SERVICE FOR CERTAIN IMRF MEMBERS
Public Act 102-856, Senate Bill 3778
This law allows Gaming Board investigator(s), Secretary of State Investigators, and Department of Revenue Investigators to transfer up to 5 years of service from IMRF as a police officer, downstate firefighter, or Cook County as a corrections or court services officer. The investigator has 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to file a written election with the Board. Additionally, the Investigator pays the difference (amount determined by the Board) in employee and employer contributions, plus interest.
GED EQUIVALENT TO A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Public Act 102-1100, Senate Bill 3792
This new law erases the stigma of a high school equivalency diploma versus a high school diploma, and also reduces the cost of GED exams for adult education students. This change recognizes the equal value of a State of Illinois High School Diploma and will aid Illinois graduates in establishing reciprocity with educational requirements in other states.
SCHOOL BUS TRAFFIC SAFETY PENALTY
Public Act 102-859, Senate Bill 3793
This new law adds community service as a penalty for those who fail to stop or who pass a school bus when it is receiving and/or dropping off students. It also adds community service as a penalty to those who exceed 20 mph in a school zone.
ADDED PEDIATRIC CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS
Public Act 102-860, Senate Bill 3819
The Insurance Code now provides for home-based pediatric palliative and hospice care. The additional coverage is required as part of every group or individual insurance plan amended, issued, delivered, or renewed after January 1, 2024.
CHANGES TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILD REPORTING ACT
Public Act 102-861, Senate Bill 3833
The list of mandated reporters under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act is expanded to include physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and athletic trainers.
STREAMLINED FARMERS MARKET PERMITS
Public Act 102-862, Senate Bill 3838
Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act to provide that a farmer who engages in the sale of specified products shall obtain a Farmers’ Market Permit from each local health department of any unit of local government in which a sale takes place and that chooses to require a Farmers’ Market Permit. Contains specified requirements that may apply to the permit. Provides that a Farmers’ Market Permit shall be valid for one year. Provides that a fee for a limited egg Farmers’ Market Permit shall not exceed $75 and a fee for a full Farmers’ Market Permit shall not exceed $175. Provides that the fee limits shall be raised by 10% at specified times. Contains procedural requirements for creating, setting, or amending the fee required for a Farmers’ Market Permit.
SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED MALES
Public Act 102-863, Senate Bill 3845
The Gender Equity Advisory Committee must submit recommendations to the Governor, General Assembly and ISBE on how school districts and ISBE can better support historically disadvantaged males, including African American students and other students of color.
CHILDREN MENTAL HEALTH COUNCIL
Public Act 102-899, Senate Bill 3889
Amends the Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003 to provide that the Children’s Mental Health Partnership shall advise the State on designing and implementing strategies to provide comprehensive and coordinated services for children from birth to age 25 and their families with the goal of addressing children’s mental health needs across a full continuum of care.
HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL LOAN PROGRAM
Public Act 102-1089, Senate Bill 3925
Creates the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program, subject to appropriation and administered by ISAC. The program will provide loan repayment assistance to eligible direct service professionals practicing in a community-based, human service agency that contracts with or is grant funded by a State agency.
AMENDMENT TO DCEO HOME GROWN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ACT
Public Act 102-868, Senate Bill 3930
This new law amends the Home Grown Business Opportunity Act by providing additional content of the economic plan to assist businesses and municipalities located geographically close to bordering states as developed by DCEO.
AMENDMENT TO MISSING PERSON ID ACT
Public Act 102-869, Senate Bill 3932
The Missing Persons Identification Act is amended to require the coroner or medical examiner to notify the FBI when human remains are not identified within 72 hours of discovery.
STUDENT SCHOOL HELPLINE
Public Act 102-752, Senate Bill 3936
Creates the Student Confidential Reporting Act to provide that the Illinois State Police (ISP) in consultation with IEMA, the State Board, DHS, and DCFS, shall establish a program for receiving reports and other information from the public regarding potential self-harm or potential harm or criminal acts directed at students, employees, or schools in this State. The program shall include a helpline, Safe2Help, for operators to receive reports and information from the general public. The helpline shall be available 24/7.
AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACT
Public Act 102-870, Senate Bill 3938
An amendment of the Department of Innovation and Technology Act, this new law changes the definition of the term “information technology” as well as removes the requirement that the Department must assist other agencies in identifying funding opportunities.
CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMMING
Public Act 102-753, Senate Bill 3939
Amends the Freedom of Information Act to amend the vulnerability assessments exemption from disclosure to include cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act to require that each municipality with a population of 35,000 or more and each county to designate a point of contact for cybersecurity issues and provide the contact info to the Department of Innovation and Technology. Amends the Illinois Information Security Improvement Act to require that, subject to appropriation, DoIT establish a cybersecurity liaison. Requires every employee of a county and municipality to annually complete a cybersecurity training program and requires DoIT to make such a program available.
CAREER CONNECT PROGRAM
Public Act 102-874, Senate Bill 3972
This new law creates a model program of study to be used in schools to help students receive experience in the field of helping individuals with developmental disabilities.
PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR ENDORSEMENT CHANGE
Public Act 102-713, Senate Bill 3988
A paraprofessional educator endorsement on an Educator License with Stipulations may be issued to an applicant who is at least 18 years of age and will be using the Educator License with Stipulations exclusively for grades PreK-8, until the individual reaches the age of 19 years and otherwise meets the criteria for a paraprofessional endorsement.
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Public Act 102-876, Senate Bill 3990
Amends the School Code to expand school counseling services to include: Promoting career and technical education by assisting each student to determine an appropriate postsecondary plan based upon the student’s skills, strengths, and goals and assisting the student to implement the best practices that improve career or workforce readiness after high school.
HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PROGRAM
Public Act 102-1047, Senate Bill 3991
Makes changes to the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program. Provides that the State Treasurer may make supplementary deposits to children in financially insecure households if sufficient funds are available. It also requires that the State Treasurer prepare an annual report that includes a summary of this program’s operations.
REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT RACIAL AND ETHNIC DATA
Public Act 102-877, Senate Bill 4001
This law repeals a provision of the Department of Human Services Act requiring DHS to collect and publicly report statistical data on the racial and ethnic demographics of program participants for each program administered by the Department.
AUTISM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Public Act 102-1091, Senate Bill 4006
Amends the Autism Spectrum Disorders Reporting Act to provide that HFS shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly regarding access to applied behavior analysis therapy for persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Requires DPH to develop and distribute education and outreach materials, developed to address common literacy levels that will inform and educate parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who are enrolled in Medicaid and eligible to receive relevant services and explain how to access those services.
AGING LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM
Public Act 102-1033, Senate Bill 4024
In current law provisions requiring the Department on Aging to make long term care consumer choice information available to the public on the Internet, removes a reference to the name of the hyperlink “Resident’s Right to Know.” In current provisions requiring the Office of State Long Term Care Ombudsman to make Consumer Choice Information Reports accessible to the public, removes a requirement that the reports be posted on the Internet by means of a hyperlink labeled “Resident’s and Families’ Right to Know.”
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Public Act 102-1034, Senate Bill 4028
Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act to provide that mental health instruction must include how and where to find mental health resources and specialized treatment in the State.