HB 3910 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

HOSPITAL-REPORT DOMESTIC VIOL

Summary
Amends the Hospital Emergency Service Act and the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that if an emergency room staff member has reasonable cause to believe that (i) an individual known to him or her in the course of performing his or her duties as an emergency room staff member is a victim of domestic violence and (ii) the individual has not reported the domestic violence to a law enforcement agency, the emergency room staff member must immediately report the suspected domestic violence to a law enforcement agency. Provides that an individual or entity participating in good faith in the making of a report is immune from liability. Provides that a person who violates these provisions commits disorderly conduct, and provides criminal penalties for violations. Requires hospitals to report to the Department of Public Health by January 1, 2011 concerning their implementation of these provisions. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2009
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2009 Last action Apr 22, 2009
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Mar 26, 2009
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 3, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
Feb 26, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Sandra M. Pihos
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