Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a resident of this State who purchases a vehicle in another state and transports the vehicle to Illinois shall apply for registration and certificate of title as soon as practicable, but in no event less than 45 days after the purchase of the vehicle. Provides that the owner of such a vehicle shall display any temporary permit or registration issued in accordance with the provisions of the Code. Restricts the issuance of a temporary registration permit to the holder of a valid Illinois driver's license.
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall, on or before July 1, 2024, publish information to encourage food manufacturers, processors, and retailers responsible for the labeling of food products to voluntarily use the specified uniform terms on food product labels to communicate quality dates and safety dates. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall promote the consistent use of the terms specified pursuant to these provisions in the course of its existing interactions with food manufacturers, processors, and retailers. Provides that in the process of implementing these provisions, the Department shall encourage food distributors and retailers to develop alternatives to consumer-facing "sell by" dates. Provides that the Department may accept nonstate funds from public and private sources to educate consumers about the meaning of the quality dates and safety dates specified in these provisions. Provides that funds accepted by the Department shall be deposited into the Food and Drug Safety Fund.
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall require a hospital licensed under the Act to annually notify the hospital staff of the staffs' rights under the Nurse Staffing Improvement Act. Provides that notification shall provide a phone number and an email for staff to report noncompliance of the staff’s rights as described in the Nurse Staffing Improvement Act. Provides that notification should be provided via email and the United States Postal Service. Provides that the Department shall monitor and enforce the notification requirements.
Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions regarding safety education, provides that allergen safety for students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 shall be included in the definition of "safety instruction". Provides that the allergen safety instruction shall include instruction on recognizing signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis; steps to take to prevent exposure to allergens, and safe emergency epinephrine administration.
Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, hospitals organized or licensed under the Acts shall not require a patient in the hospital's emergency room to pay a copayment before receiving treatment for the patient's medical emergency.
Creates the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission Act. Provides that the Illinois Waterway Ports Commission is created and shall exercise jurisdiction with respect to the duties and powers delegated to it under the Act within the following port districts and counties: the Seneca Regional Port District, the Ottawa Port District, the Illinois Valley Regional Port District, the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District, and the Havana Port District and Fulton, Mason, Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, Marshall, Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle, and Grundy counties. Provides that the Commission shall (1) coordinate and synchronize common efforts and initiatives in the Commission area to enhance the reporting and benefits of statistical data; (2) make recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, Congress, and federal agencies on regional issues that impact multimodal transportation, economic development, environmental sustainability, and climate resiliency of the Commission area; (3) coordinate and synchronize common efforts and initiatives on the larger Illinois Waterway with the Mid-America Port Commission and the Joliet Regional Port District; (4) coordinate and synchronize federal activities associated with the nonfederal sponsorship of the M-55 Illinois-Gulf Marine Highway; and (5) request and assist in requesting funding for the Commission area and the surrounding areas, as the Commission deems necessary. Includes provisions relating to the organization of the Commission and the Commission's powers. Effective immediately.
Amends the Public Adjuster Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that the Director of Insurance, upon finding that an applicant for a public adjuster license was previously convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud (rather than a felony or misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud), shall consider any mitigating factors and evidence of rehabilitation contained in the applicant's record to determine if a license may be denied. Provides that the Director may place on probation, suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to issue or renew a public adjuster's license or may levy a civil penalty for having been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud (rather than a felony or misdemeanor involving dishonesty or fraud), and failing to comply with specified provisions concerning associated contractors. Provides that an applicant's surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit shall be in the minimum amount of $50,000 (rather than $20,000). Provides that public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services contain an email address and a scope of damages. Sets forth language required to be contained in a written disclosure provided to the insured. Provides that a public adjuster may provide emergency services before a written contract with the insured has been executed. Sets forth provisions concerning associated contractors. Makes other changes. Repeals the Fire Damage Representation Agreement Act.
Amends the Timber Buyers Licensing Act. Provides that every application for licensure under the Act shall include a list of all employees of the timber buyer that are or will be engaged by the timber buyer as an agent, cutter, or transporter. Provides that all timber buyers and employees must be 18 years of age or older. Provides that every person licensed as a timber buyer shall file with the Department of Natural Resources a certificate of liability insurance (rather than a performance bond). Provides that the liability insurance shall be in the principal amount of $1,000,000. Provides that an application for a resident license to operate as a timber buyer, or a renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee of $125 (rather than $25). Provides the application for a non-resident license to operate as a timber buyer, or renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee of $300. Provides that property seized or forfeited is subject to reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning: what is unlawful and a violation of the Act; license, issuance, validity, and renewal; records and inspection; reporting a harvest fee; administrative rule; penalties and fines; and license revocation. Makes changes to the definitions. Makes other and corresponding changes in the Act and in the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act.
Amends the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act. Includes a student studying chiropractic medicine and chiropractic physicians in the Act's provisions. Amends the Loan Repayment for Physicians Act. Provides that the term "physician" means a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 (instead of a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to practice medicine in all of its branches). Provides that the term "educational loans" means higher education student loans that a person has incurred in attending a registered professional physician education program, including a registered medical school or a registered chiropractic college or institution (instead of higher education student loans that a person has incurred in attending a registered professional physician education program).
Creates the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act. Defines terms. Provides that a State employee shall be granted leave from his or her State employment for firefighter training as follows: (1) on one occasion, for up to 200 hours, to participate in training necessary to obtain Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal while attending a State Fire Marshal-approved fire academy; and (2) special or advanced training annually, not to exceed 80 hours, after obtaining Basic Operations Firefighter certification from the State Fire Marshal for courses that will lead to additional certification by the State Fire Marshal. Provides that, during leaves for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall continue to receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee, but, if the State employee receives compensation for basic, special, or advanced training, the State employee shall receive his or her regular compensation as a State employee minus the amount of his or her compensation for basic, special, or advanced training. Provides that a State employee who wishes to obtain a leave of absence under this Act shall request in advance for the leave of absence and may take the leave of absence only after obtaining approval from the State employee's agency.
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago may provide for a civil penalty for each offense of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000, with each day's continuance of a violation to be a separate offense, excluding costs and fees that may be assessed. Requires a hearing in front of the board of commissioners, or its designee, before a civil penalty may be imposed. Specifies procedures that must be adopted by the board of commissioners relating to imposing a civil penalty. Effective immediately.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Provides that the Department of Human Resources shall partner with the State Board of Education to provide technical assistance for the provision of mental health care during school days with the goal of increasing the availability and accessibility of mental health resources for students. Provides that the Department shall report to the General Assembly on the implementation of the technical assistance provision no later than July 1, 2025. Provides for rulemaking by the Department and the State Board of Education.
