Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that only railroad companies, street, suburban or interurban railroad companies, and pipeline companies are required to report deliveries of motor fuel (currently, railroad companies, street, suburban or interurban railroad companies, pipeline companies, motor truck or motor tank car companies, water transportation companies, and every person transporting reportable motor fuel to a point in this State from a point without this State). Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 505/7b from Ch. 120, par. 423b Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 505/15 from Ch. 120, par. 431 35 ILCS 505/7b rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Repeals provisions concerning reports by railroad companies and street, suburban, or interurban railroad companies. Makes a conforming change.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning uninsured motor vehicle coverage, provides that no motor vehicle insurance policy shall be renewed, delivered, or issued in the State unless coverage is made available in the amount of the cash value of the motor vehicle or the limit for uninsured motor vehicle property damage (rather than $15,000), whichever is less. In provisions concerning fraud reporting, provides that the Director of Insurance may request an insurer to report factual information that is pertinent to suspected insurance fraud after a determination that the information is necessary to detect fraud or arson. Removes language providing that the Director is authorized to establish fraud reporting requirements by rule. In provisions concerning standard non-forfeiture for individual deferred annuities, changes an interest rate to 0.15% (rather than 1%). Sets forth provisions concerning availability of information on qualified health plans. In provisions concerning refunds, penalties, and collection, provides that the Department of Insurance shall deposit an amount of cash refunds approved by the Director (rather than an amount calculated by using an annual percentage) into the Insurance Premium Tax Refund Fund. Repeals a provision concerning preexisting condition exclusions. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Provides that no health insurance coverage issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act may impose any preexisting condition exclusion with respect to the plan or coverage. Removes language concerning preexisting condition exclusion limitations. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. In provisions concerning decisions of the Industrial Commission, provides that the State of Illinois shall not be required to file a bond to secure payment of an award for payment of money and the costs of proceedings in the court to authorize the circuit court to issue summons. Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that the Director may make available to the Department of Insurance information regarding employers for the purpose of verifying insurance coverage. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/155.23 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 4005/8.5 20 ILCS 4005/8.6 215 ILCS 5/35B-30 215 ILCS 5/143 from Ch. 73, par. 755 215 ILCS 5/408 from Ch. 73, par. 1020 215 ILCS 5/416 820 ILCS 310/19 from Ch. 48, par. 172.54 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes provisions concerning fraud reporting. Amends the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Act. Provides that before April 1 of each year, each insurer engaged in writing private passenger motor vehicle insurance coverage may collect and shall pay (rather than shall collect and remit) to the Department of Insurance specified amounts determined by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Board for deposit into the State Police Training and Academy Fund and the Law Enforcement Training Fund. Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Sets forth filing fees and charges. Provides that the Director shall charge and collect the sum of $40 (rather than $20) for any service of process on the Director as attorney. In provisions concerning the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund surcharges, provides that when a company fails to pay the full amount of any annual Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund Surcharge of $100 or more, there shall be added to the amount due as a penalty an amount equal to 10% (rather than the greater of $1,000 or an amount equal to 5%) of the deficiency for each month or part of a month that the deficiency remains unpaid. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. In provisions concerning decisions of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, provides that the State Treasurer shall not be required to file a bond to secure the payment of an award and the costs of proceedings in court to authorize the court to issue summons for a fund administered by the State Treasurer ex officio. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Repeals the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act on January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2023). Amends the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act. Defines "email address of record". Provides that the definition of "clinical supervision" includes face-to-face video if the session is synchronous and involves verbal and visual interaction during supervision. Provides that licensees shall provide a valid email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and inform the Department of any change of email address. Removes a provision that provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to limit licensed professional counselors from providing social services that do not fall within the definition of professional counseling. Provides that no person shall, without a valid license, hold one's self out to the public as a professional counselor by using the credential "L.P.C.". Removes a provision that the Department may maintain names and addresses of all licenses and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied renewal for cause within the previous calendar year. Provides that the Professional Counselor Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall consist of 7 persons, one (instead of 2) of whom is licensed solely as a professional counselor and 4 (instead of 3) of whom are licensed solely as clinical professional counselors. Removes a provision that provides for an exception for an applicant who applied for licensure before a specified date where an approved baccalaureate program in human services approved by the Department and 5 years of supervised experience would count as a qualification for licensure. Provides that if the Department finds an individual unable to practice because of a substance-related violation, the Department may require that individual to submit to a substance abuse evaluation or treatment by programs approved by the Department as a condition, term, or restriction for continued, restored, or renewed licensure to practice. Makes other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
Amends the evidence-based funding provisions of the School Code. Makes changes concerning how an organizational unit's adjusted equalized assessed valuation is calculated.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Includes in the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" a vehicle designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Includes in the definition of "fire department vehicle" a vehicle that is designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Permits the use of red or white oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on fire department or fire protection district vehicles. Permits the use of blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on rescue squad vehicles not owned by a fire protection district and on vehicles operated by certain persons designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district. Permits the installation of a traffic control signal preemption device on a vehicle belonging to a fire protection district. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/1-105 625 ILCS 5/1-120.7 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: removes changes to the definitions of "authorized emergency vehicle" and "fire department vehicle". Deletes language permitting the use of blue oscillating, rotating or flashing lights on vehicles operated by certain persons designated or authorized by a fire department or fire protection district.
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the list of mandated reporters under the Act to include physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the issuance of Future Farmers of America license plate decals by the Department of Agriculture. Creates the Future Farmers of America Fund. Provides that all money in the Future Farmers of America Fund shall be paid as grants to the Illinois Association of Future Farmers of America. Makes a corresponding change in the State Finance Act.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions requiring coverage for newborn infants, provides that coverage for congenital defects shall include treatment of cranial facial anomalies. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall cover charges incurred and services provided for outpatient and inpatient care in conjunction with services that are provided to a covered individual related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect. Provides that the required coverage includes any services to functionally improve, repair, or restore a body part involving the cranial facial area that is medically necessary to achieve normal function or appearance. Provides that any coverage provided may be subject to coverage limits, such as pre-authorization or pre-certification, as required by the plan or issuer that are no more restrictive than the predominant treatment limitations applied to substantially all medical and surgical benefits covered by the plan. Provides that coverage for a congenital anomaly or birth defect shall include expenses for specified services and items up to the age of 19. Provides that coverage shall not be denied solely on the grounds that the treatment is for cosmetic purposes or is not for a functional defect or impairment. Provides that the coverage does not apply to a policy that covers only dental care. Defines "treatment". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Effective January 1, 2024. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions requiring coverage for newborn infants, provides that coverage for congenital defects shall include the treatment of cleft lip and cleft palate. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for the medically necessary care and treatment of cleft lip and palate for children under the age of 19. Provides that coverage for cleft lip and palate care and treatment may impose the same deductible, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing limitation that is imposed on other related surgical benefits under the policy. Provides that the coverage does not apply to a policy that covers only dental care. Defines "medically necessary care and treatment". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Effective January 1, 2024.
Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Removes provision requiring the Department of Innovation and Technology to assist client agencies in identifying funding opportunities and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and grant terms. Removes provision requiring the Department to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to coordinate or centralize communications services among State agencies with offices at different locations. Modifies defined terms.
Amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act. Provides that when a petition for an emergency stalking no contact order is filed, the petition and file shall not be public and shall only be accessible to the court, law enforcement, petitioner, victim advocate, counsel of record for either party, and the State's Attorney for the county until the petition is served on the respondent. Provides that when a petition for an emergency stalking no contact order is granted, the petition, order, and file shall not be public and shall only be accessible to the court, law enforcement, petitioner, victim advocate, counsel of record for either party, and the State's Attorney for the county until the order is served on the respondent. Amends the Civil No Contact Order Act. Provides that when a petition for an emergency civil no contact order is filed, the petition and file shall not be public and shall only be accessible to the court, law enforcement, petitioner, rape crisis advocate, counsel of record for either party, and the State's Attorney for the county until the petition is served on the respondent. Provides that when a petition for a civil no contact order is granted, the petition and file shall not be public and shall only be accessible to the court, law enforcement, petitioner, rape crisis advocate, counsel of record for either party, and the State's Attorney for the county until the petition is served on the respondent. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that when a petition for an emergency order of protection is granted, the order and file shall not be public and shall only be accessible to the court, petitioner, law enforcement, domestic violence advocate or counselor, counsel of record for either party, and the State's Attorney for the county until the order is served on the respondent. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a vehicle owner has a legal agreement with the owner of private property permitting the vehicle owner to park on the property, the owner or person in charge of the private property shall provide notice of a tow of the vehicle that is personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that notice of a lien sale shall be personally given to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, in addition to written notice that is provided by certified mail, return receipt requested. Provides that the notice is effective upon the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle personally receiving notice, rather than upon the mailing of the notice. Makes a corresponding change. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 from Ch. 82, par. 47b Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if the owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle has an agreement with the owner or owner's agent of the property from which the vehicle was nonconsensually towed permitting the vehicle to be parked on the property, and the property owner or owner's agent fails to give personal notice of the tow to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle, the property owner or owner's agent shall be liable to the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle for towing charges and storage charges accrued through release of the vehicle which were paid by or on behalf of the owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle to secure the release of the vehicle. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/4-203 770 ILCS 50/1.5 770 ILCS 50/2 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Tow Notice Act. Provides that if a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle is under a written agreement permitting a vehicle to be parked on the property, the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, must provide personal notice to the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of the vehicle prior to requesting that a commercial vehicle relocator remove the vehicle from the property. Requires the property owner or other person in lawful possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, to make all reasonable efforts to provide the vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle personal notice prior to removal of the vehicle. Requires that personal notice must be provided at least 3 hours prior to the removal of the vehicle. Provides that a vehicle owner or other legally authorized person in control of a vehicle that is aggrieved by a violation of the notice provisions may commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court not later than 2 years after the date of the vehicle relocation and may recover from the property owner or other person in possession or control of the property, or his or her authorized agent, damages resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to: towing charges and storage charges accrued in connection with the relocated vehicle; loss of the vehicle; and costs and attorney's fees. Provides that the Act applies only to vehicles that are operable. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Provides that the Tow Notice Act does not create liability for an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent, who moves a vehicle as required to respond to an emergency or for maintenance of the property, if the vehicle is returned to the property upon resolution of the emergency or completion of the maintenance project at the expense of the owner or other person in lawful possession or control of real property, or his or her authorized agent.
Amends the Child Labor Law. Provides that minors under 16 years of age working as child performers shall be permitted to work until 10 p.m. without seeking a waiver from the Department of Labor. Provides that an employer may apply to the Director of Labor, or his or her authorized representative, for a waiver permitting a minor to work outside of the hours allowed by the Act if specified criteria are satisfied. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that minors under 16 years of age working under specified provisions of the Act (rather than working as child performers) shall be permitted to work until 10 p.m. Provides that a waiver request for a minor to work between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. may be granted if the Director of Labor, or his or her authorized representative, is satisfied that the performance by the minor during that time is critical to the success of the production, as demonstrated by true and accurate statements by the employer that filming cannot be completed at any other time of day; the filming primarily requires exterior footage of sunset, nighttime, or dawn; the filming is scheduled on the most optimal day of the week for the minor's schooling; the employer provides a schedule to the Department of Labor of schooling and rest periods on the day before, the day of, and the day after the overnight hours to be worked; and the age of the minor is taken into account as provided by the Act or any rules adopted under the Act. Provides that the waiver request must be received by the Department at least 72 hours (rather than 48 hours) prior to the overnight hours to be worked.
