SB 179 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

HOSPITALS-METAL DETECTORS

Summary
Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall maintain a metal detector at each point of entry into the hospital. Provides that a hospital shall ensure that all members of the public, other than the employees of the hospital who display proper credentials, who enter the hospital at a point of entry are subjected to screening by a metal detector. Provides that individuals subject to screening shall include, but not be limited to, individuals in wheelchairs. Defines "point of entry". Effective July 1, 2023.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2023 Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Feb 14, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services
Jan 31, 2023
House · Referred to committee
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Laura Murphy
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