IDPH-POWER TO LEVY FINES

Amends the Department of Public Health Act. In a provision concerning Department powers, provides that the Department may levy a fine on any institution or entity that it licenses or regulates for failing to comply with a lawful order made by the Department or for otherwise violating an Act that the Department has the responsibility of administering. Provides that any institution or entity licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act and subject to fines and penalties under that Act is exempt from the provision concerning fines for failure to comply with a lawful order made by the Department. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.