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D Illinois House · District 10 On the 2026 ballot

Rep. Omar Williams

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4,147
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Attendance
94%
194 missed
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99%
of cast votes
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crosses aisle rarely
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465
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Co-sponsor SB 336
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall issue a certificate of birth with the identity of the attending physician redacted upon request by: any person named on the certificate of birth, if the person is 18 years of age or older; a parent of the person named on the certificate of birth; the legal representative of the person named on the certificate of birth; or an attorney at law authorized in writing by the person named on the certificate of birth. Effective 120 days after becoming law. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Requires the Department of Public Health to issue a certificate of birth with the identity of the certifier (rather than the attending physician) redacted upon request by specified persons. Provides that the Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement the amendatory provisions. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 535/17.1 new Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 5/5-565 was 20 ILCS 5/6.06 20 ILCS 2105/2105-15.7 20 ILCS 5170/100-5 20 ILCS 5180/130-10 110 ILCS 330/8d 210 ILCS 85/6.28 410 ILCS 67/5-17 new 410 ILCS 67/5-15 rep. 410 ILCS 165/72-15 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that it shall be the duty of the State Board of Health, among other duties, to deliver to the Governor for presentation to the General Assembly a State Health Assessment and a State Health Improvement Plan, with the fifth of such deliveries to be made on December 31, 2022 (rather than June 30, 2022). Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that for license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2023 (rather than January 1, 2022), a health care professional who has continuing education requirements must complete at least a one-hour course in training on implicit bias awareness per renewal period. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Changes the repeal date of Sections concerning N95 masks from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Amends the Community Health Worker Certification and Reimbursement Act. Provides that the Community Health Workers Review Board shall be established to advise the Department of Public Health as it seeks to develop a Community Health Worker Certification Program. Creates the Illinois Community Health Worker Certification Program within the Department of Public Health for the development and oversight of initial community health workers certification and certification renewals for both individuals and community-based and academic training programs. Provides that the Board shall advise and recommend a certification process for and be authorized to approve training from community-based organizations, in conjunction with a statewide association of community health workers and academic institutions, in consultation with the specified entities. Contains requirements for the program. Contains provisions regarding administrative decisions, processes, review, and procedure. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall waive or pay for any administrative fees charged to a community health worker certificate holder under the Act. Contains other provisions. Repeals provisions regarding the Illinois Community Health Worker Certification Board. Amends the Special Commission on Gynecologic Cancers Act, the Anti-Racism Commission Act, and the Underlying Causes of Crime and Violence Study Act. Changes the due date of final reports from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05 Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, effective with dates of service on and after January 1, 2022, any general acute care hospital with more than 9,500 inpatient psychiatric Medicaid days in any calendar year shall be paid the inpatient per diem rate of no less than $630. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 410 ILCS 70/1a from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-1a 410 ILCS 70/1a-1 410 ILCS 70/2 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-2 410 ILCS 70/2-1 410 ILCS 70/2.05 410 ILCS 70/2.05-1 410 ILCS 70/2.06 410 ILCS 70/2.06-1 410 ILCS 70/2.1 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-2.1 410 ILCS 70/2.1-1 410 ILCS 70/2.2 410 ILCS 70/2.2-1 410 ILCS 70/3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-3 410 ILCS 70/3-1 410 ILCS 70/5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-5 410 ILCS 70/5-1 410 ILCS 70/5.1 410 ILCS 70/5.1-1 410 ILCS 70/5.2 410 ILCS 70/5.2-1 410 ILCS 70/5.3 410 ILCS 70/5.3-1 410 ILCS 70/5.5 410 ILCS 70/5.5-1 410 ILCS 70/6.1 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.1 410 ILCS 70/6.1-1 410 ILCS 70/6.2 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.2 410 ILCS 70/6.2-1 410 ILCS 70/6.4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-6.4 410 ILCS 70/6.4-1 410 ILCS 70/6.5 410 ILCS 70/6.5-1 410 ILCS 70/6.6 410 ILCS 70/6.6-1 410 ILCS 70/7 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-7 410 ILCS 70/7-1 410 ILCS 70/7.5 410 ILCS 70/7.5-1 410 ILCS 70/8 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 87-8 410 ILCS 70/8-1 410 ILCS 70/10 410 ILCS 70/10-1 Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that specified provisions are repealed on December 31, 2023 (rather than December 31, 2021) and that other specified provisions take effect on and after January 1, 2024 (rather than January 1, 2022 or July 1, 2021, as applicable).

Signed into law Nov 30, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2338
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-CHRONIC TRUANTS

Amends the School Code and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Revises language to make certain actions permissible rather than mandatory with respect to truancy. Eliminates the requirement that the Chicago Board of Education establish an Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication. Instead, requires the chief executive officer or the chief executive officer's designee to implement a socio-emotional focused attendance approach that targets the underlying causes of chronic truancy. Makes changes concerning the Chicago school district's truancy intervention services for a pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian. Makes other changes, including changes concerning penalties. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/26-8 105 ILCS 5/34-4.5 705 ILCS 405/3-33.5 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act. Sets forth definitions, including "compensation", "student-athlete", and "postsecondary educational institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the conditions in which a student-athlete may and may not earn compensation for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice while enrolled at a postsecondary education institution. Provides that an institution may impose reasonable limitations on the dates and time that a student-athlete may participate in endorsement, promotional, social media, or other activities related to the license or use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides, among other prohibitions, that no institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletic programs shall uphold any contract, rule, or regulation that prevents a student-athlete from earning compensation as result of the use the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides that a student-athlete's financial aid, awards, and other benefits may not be revoked, reduced, or the terms and conditions altered as a result of the student-athlete receiving compensation. Sets forth other requirements, limitations, and prohibitions on the use of a student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Sets forth provisions concerning agents, publicity rights, and third party licensees. Sets forth other provisions concerning student-athlete contracts, endorsements, or the promotion of products or services. In liability provisions, provides that no postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim of any kind under the Act. Effective immediately or on July 1, 2021, whichever is later.

Signed into law Oct 19, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2088
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-SUSPEND/EXPEL PUPIL

Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district may adopt a policy providing that if a student is suspended or expelled for any reason from any public or private school in this or any other state, the student must complete the entire term of the suspension or expulsion before being allowed to attend the school district in person (rather than before being admitted into the school district). Provides that this policy must require the provision of an educational continuity plan for suspended or expelled students; sets forth requirements for the plan. Makes changes concerning the State Board of Education's standard form that Illinois school districts are required to provide to any student who is moving out of the school district. Makes other changes concerning the transfer of a student and the suspension or expulsion of a student. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.13a from Ch. 122, par. 2-3.13a 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6 from Ch. 122, par. 10-22.6 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.64a-10 105 ILCS 5/22-90 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. In provisions about appointment of members by the State Superintendent of Education to a committee relating to kindergarten assessment, includes state policy advocates, early childhood administrators, and other stakeholders as members. Adds, as a goal of the Whole Child Task Force, recommending legislation, policies, and practices to prevent learning loss in students during periods of suspension and expulsion, including, but not limited to, remote instruction. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds one member who represents an organization representing regional offices of education to the membership of the Whole Child Task Force.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3739
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT

Creates the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. Creates the Lead Service Line Replacement Fund to be used to finance and administer programs and activities specified under the Act. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall be responsible for the administration of the Fund and shall allocate moneys on the basis of priorities established by the Agency. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Requires a lead in drinking water protection fee be imposed on billing water usage in specified amounts to be collected by all community water supplies. Requires the owner or operator of each community water supply to perform specified activities. Creates the Lead Service Line Replacement Advisory Board within the Agency to perform specified duties. Contains other provisions. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish a comprehensive low-income water assistance policy and program with specified requirements. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may allow or direct a water utility to establish a customer assistance program that provides financial relief to residential customers who qualify for income-related assistance. Makes other changes. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires specified entities to provide to the Environmental Protection Agency by December 31, 2023, and again by December 31, 2025, specified information as it relates to the cost of providing water service. Provides that the Agency shall publish the information on the Agency's website. Provides that the Agency may adopt rules setting forth the general requirements for submittal of the information. Repeals the provisions regarding the information on January 1, 2026. Repeals a Section regarding lead in drinking water notifications and inventories. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.935 new 220 ILCS 5/8-306 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish a comprehensive low-income water assistance policy and program with specified requirements. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the owner or operator of each community water supply to perform specified activities. Creates the Lead Service Line Replacement Advisory Board within the Environmental Protection Agency to perform specified duties. Creates the Lead Service Line Replacement Fund to be used to finance and administer programs and activities specified under the amendatory provisions. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act. Provides that, within one year after the amendatory Act's effective date, the Agency shall design a program with specified requirements for the purpose of administering lead service line replacement funds. Contains other provisions. Repeals a Section of the Environmental Protection Act regarding lead in drinking water notifications and inventories. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes. Requires that when an owner or operator of a community water supply awards a contract under the Act, contracts representing at least 11% of the total projects (rather than of the total annual premiums or fees) shall be awarded to minority-owned businesses; contracts representing at least 7% of the total projects (rather than of the total annual premiums or fees) shall be awarded to women-owned businesses; and contracts representing at least 2% of the total projects (rather than of the total annual premiums or fees) shall be awarded to businesses owned by persons with disabilities. In provisions requiring every owner or operator of a community water supply to create a plan to replace specified service lines, requires a proposed lead service line replacement schedule to also include 10-year goals. Requires the owner or operator of a community water supply to submit a report detailing progress toward plan goals to the Environmental Protection Agency. Specifies requirements for the reports. Provides that corporate authorities of a municipality may exercise the authority provided under specified provisions of the Property Tax Code and Illinois Municipal Code for costs associated with lead service line remediation and replacement (instead of impose a tax, fee, surcharge, charge, assessment, or other amount payable or imposed as deemed necessary, by ordinance or resolution by the corporate authorities, to be used solely for costs incurred by the municipality associated with lead service line remediation). In provisions specifying the replacement rates and timelines for replacement of lead service lines by an owner or operator of a community water supply, requires that a community water supply reporting more than 99,999 lead service lines in its final inventory and replacement plan shall replace all lead service lines, at an annual rate of no less than 2% of the amount described in the final inventory, with a timeline of up to 50 years for completion. Authorizes the Agency to grant one extension of additional time equal to not more than 20% of the original replacement timeline, except in situations of extreme hardship in which the Agency may consider a second additional extension equal to not more than 10% of the original replacement timeline. Removes language limiting the purposes and amounts for which moneys in the Lead Service Line Replacement Fund may be used. Requires the Agency to design rules for a program (rather than design a program) for the purpose of administering lead service line replacement funds. Makes changes to provisions concerning the requirements for the program. Removes language specifying the information that must be included in the annual consumer confidence report required under the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Makes a technical change in the citation of sections of the Property Tax Code.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3714
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees under the Act shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that except as otherwise expressly provided, nothing in the Act shall be construed to grant to any person a private right of action for damages or to enforce the provisions of the Act or the rules issued under the Act. Creates provisions concerning inactive licenses; citations; and illegal discrimination. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license, use of title, exemptions; applications for State certified general real estate appraiser; application for State certified residential real estate appraiser; application for associate real estate trainee appraiser; duration of application; criminal history records checks; renewal of license; qualifying education requirements; scope of practice; standards of practice; unlicensed practice; grounds for disciplinary action; investigation, notice, and hearing; credit card charges; education providers; course approval; the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board; Department powers and duties; rules; and savings provisions. Repeals provisions concerning surveys and the Appraisal Administration Fund. Makes other changes. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Provides that nothing in the Act shall apply to a department or division of an entity that provides appraisal management services only to that entity. Makes changes to definitions. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2032. Effective January 1, 2022, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Adds a definition of "evaluation". Removes changes in provisions exempting from the Act certain persons associated with a financial institution when performing an evaluation of property for the sole use of the financial institution in a transaction for which the financial institution would not be required to use the services of a State licensed or State certified appraiser. Removes language that requires an education provider to be an approved appraisal instructor from an appraisal organization that is a member of the Appraisal Foundation. Makes changes to the membership of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Makes changes to provisions concerning criminal history records check; grounds for disciplinary action; and private rights of action. Makes other changes. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.37 In provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act, provides for repeal of the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 on January 1, 2027 (rather than January 1, 2032). Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.32 5 ILCS 80/4.37 225 ILCS 458/1-10 225 ILCS 458/1-12 new 225 ILCS 458/5-5 225 ILCS 458/5-10 225 ILCS 458/5-15 225 ILCS 458/5-20 225 ILCS 458/5-20.5 225 ILCS 458/5-22 225 ILCS 458/5-25 225 ILCS 458/5-26 new 225 ILCS 458/5-30 225 ILCS 458/5-35 225 ILCS 458/10-5 225 ILCS 458/10-10 225 ILCS 458/15-5 225 ILCS 458/15-10 225 ILCS 458/15-10.1 new 225 ILCS 458/15-11 new 225 ILCS 458/15-15 225 ILCS 458/15-55 225 ILCS 458/20-5 225 ILCS 458/20-10 225 ILCS 458/25-10 225 ILCS 458/25-15 225 ILCS 458/25-16 225 ILCS 458/25-20 225 ILCS 458/25-25 225 ILCS 458/25-35 new 225 ILCS 458/30-5 225 ILCS 458/10-17 rep. 225 ILCS 458/30-10 rep. 225 ILCS 459/10 225 ILCS 459/15 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 458/1-5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning legislative intent. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 458/1-5 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 317/5 225 ILCS 317/10 225 ILCS 317/12 225 ILCS 317/14 new 225 ILCS 317/15 225 ILCS 317/16 new 225 ILCS 317/17 new 225 ILCS 317/20 225 ILCS 317/22 new 225 ILCS 317/30 225 ILCS 317/31 new 225 ILCS 317/35 225 ILCS 317/40 225 ILCS 317/45 225 ILCS 317/50 225 ILCS 317/55 225 ILCS 317/60 225 ILCS 317/62 new 225 ILCS 317/65 225 ILCS 317/70 225 ILCS 317/75 225 ILCS 317/80 225 ILCS 317/85 225 ILCS 317/90 225 ILCS 317/95 225 ILCS 317/100 225 ILCS 317/105 225 ILCS 317/110 225 ILCS 317/116 new 225 ILCS 317/120 225 ILCS 317/25 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of fire sprinkler contractors and fire sprinkler inspectors. Provides that a copy of the inspection report for routine inspection or testing of a fire sprinkler system provided by a fire sprinkler inspector shall be forwarded by the entity performing the routine inspection or testing to the local fire jurisdiction in which the fire sprinkler system is located within 20 business days after the routine inspection or testing. Provides that the Act does not apply to facilities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or their employees while engaged in the performance of their official duties. Provides that the Act does not apply to a professional engineer who is operating within the scope of the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 or an architect who is operating within the scope of the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989. Creates provisions concerning fire protection system layout documents; licenses and photo exemptions; and unlicensed practice, violations, and civil penalties. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; licenses, enforcement, and failure to pay tax; licensing requirements; designated certified person requirements and change of a designated certified person; requirements for the service of fire sprinkler systems; fees, renewals, continuing education, and required insurance; deposit of fines and fees and appropriations; powers and duties of the Office of the State Fire Marshal; rules and public hearings; grounds for disciplinary action; notice, administrative action, and suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license; injunctions; and the grandfather clause. Repeals a provision concerning changing a designated certified person. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2521
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
LABOR RELATION-EMPLOYEE RIGHTS

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Provides that the showing of interest in support of a petition filed for the purpose of selecting a labor organization as the representative of the employees in a bargaining unit may be evidenced by electronic communications, and such writing or communication may be evidenced by the electronic signature of the employees. Provides that the showing of interest shall be valid only if signed within 12 months prior to the filing of the petition. Provides that a secret ballot election held for the purpose of selecting a labor organization as the representative of the employees in a bargaining unit may be conducted electronically, using an electronic voting system, in addition to paper ballot voting systems. Provides that it shall be an unfair labor practice for an employer to promise, threaten, or take any action because of an employee's specified participation in a strike. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 115 ILCS 5/7 from Ch. 48, par. 1707 115 ILCS 5/8 from Ch. 48, par. 1708 115 ILCS 5/14 from Ch. 48, par. 1714 Amends the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. With respect to the recognition of exclusive bargaining representatives, provides that the showing of interest in support of certain petitions may be evidenced by electronic communications and such writing or communication may be evidenced by the electronic signature of an employee as provided under the Electronic Commerce Security Act. Provides that the showing of interest shall be valid only if signed within 12 months prior to the filing of the petition. In provisions regarding elections, provides that a secret ballot election may be conducted electronically, using an electronic voting system, in addition to paper ballot voting systems. Adds as an unfair labor practice promising, threatening, or taking any action (i) to permanently replace an employee who participates in a strike, (ii) to discriminate against an employee who is working or has unconditionally offered to return to work for the employer because the employee supported or participated in such as a strike, or (iii) to lockout, suspend, or otherwise withhold from employment employees in order to influence the position of such employees or the representative of such employees in collective bargaining prior to a strike. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Specifies that it shall be an unfair labor practice for public employers and educational employers to promise, threaten, or take specified actions against their employees concerning a lawful strike. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2784
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
MENTAL HEALTH-EMERGENCY

Creates the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act. Provides that the Act applies to every unit of local government that provides or coordinates ambulance or similar emergency medical response or transportation services for individuals with emergency medical needs. A home rule unit may not respond to or provide services for a mental or behavioral health emergency, or create a transportation plan or other regulation, relating to the provision of mental or behavioral health services in a manner inconsistent with this Act. Provides that one plan shall describe how the EMS Region will provide mobile emergency mental and behavioral health services to individuals who do not present as a threat to the responders, and are not involved in criminal activity at the time of the response. Provides that the plan shall conform to the requirements of the Act and, recognizing the variety of systems, services, and needs across the State, provide the specific requirements and guidance appropriate for that region. Provides that the plan shall be identified as the region's community emergency services and supports plan. Provides that the second plan shall describe the manner and extent to which responders operating under the region's Community Emergency Services and Supports Plan coordinate with law enforcement when responding to individuals who appear to be in a mental or behavioral health emergency while engaged in conduct alleged to constitute a non-violent misdemeanor. Provides that the plan shall be identified as the region's Non-Violent Misdemeanor Coordination Plan. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (Dept. of Human Services) The fiscal impact to IDHS to provide for the establishment and oversight on the committees would be minimal. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. Provides that each 9-1-1 call center and provider of emergency services dispatched through a 9-1-1 system must coordinate with the mobile mental and behavioral health services established by the Division of Mental Health of the Department of Human Services so that the following State goals and State prohibitions are met whenever a person interacts with one of these entities for the purpose seeking emergency mental and behavioral health care or when one of these entities recognizes the appropriateness of providing mobile mental or behavioral health care to an individual with whom they have engaged. Provides that the Division of Mental Health is also directed to provide guidance regarding whether and how these entities should coordinate with mobile mental and behavioral health services when responding to individuals who appear to be in a mental or behavioral health emergency while engaged in conduct alleged to constitute a non-violent misdemeanor. Provides that 9-1-1 call centers, emergency services dispatched through 9-1-1 call centers, and the mobile mental and behavioral health service established by the Division of Mental Health must coordinate their services so that certain specified State prohibitions are avoided. Provides that the Division of Mental Health shall establish regional advisory committees in each EMS Region to advise on emergency response systems for mental and behavioral health. Provides that the Act applies to persons of all ages, both children and adults. Provides that the Act does not limit an individual's right to control his or her own medical care. No provision of this Act shall be interpreted in such a way as to limit an individual's right to choose his or her preferred course of care or to reject care. Provides that no provision of this Act shall be interpreted to promote or provide justification for the use of restraints when providing mental or behavioral health care. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to make conforming changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 50 ILCS 750/4 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. Provides that each 9-1-1 call center and provider of emergency services dispatched through a 9-1-1 system must coordinate with the mobile mental and behavioral health services established by the Division of Mental Health of the Department of Human Services so that the following State goals and State prohibitions are met whenever a person interacts with one of these entities for the purpose seeking emergency mental and behavioral health care or when one of these entities recognizes the appropriateness of providing mobile mental or behavioral health care to an individual with whom they have engaged. The Division of Mental Health is also directed to provide guidance regarding whether and how these entities should coordinate with mobile mental and behavioral health services when responding to individuals who appear to be in a mental or behavioral health emergency while engaged in conduct alleged to constitute a non-violent misdemeanor. Provides that 9-1-1 PSAPs, emergency services dispatched through 9-1-1 PSAPs, and the mobile mental and behavioral health service established by the Division of Mental Health must coordinate their services so that the State goals listed in this Section are achieved. Appropriate mobile response service for mental and behavioral health emergencies shall be available regardless of whether the initial contact was with 9-8-8, 9-1-1 or directly with an emergency service dispatched through 9-1-1. Provides that the Division of Mental Health shall establish a Statewide Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations for aspects of coordinating 9-1-1 and the 9-8-8 mobile mental health response system most appropriately addressed on a State level. Provides that the Division of Mental Health shall establish Regional Advisory Committees in each EMS Region to advise on regional issues related to emergency response systems for mental and behavioral health. Provides that the exemptions from civil liability in the Emergency Telephone Systems Act apply to any act or omission in the development, design, installation, operation, maintenance, performance, or provision of service directed by the Act. Provides that the Act applies to persons of all ages, both children and adults. This Act does not limit an individual's right to control his or her own medical care. No provision of this Act shall be interpreted in such a way as to limit an individual's right to choose his or her preferred course of care or to reject care. No provision of this Act shall be interpreted to promote or provide justification for the use of restraints when providing mental or behavioral health care. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Make technical and stylistic changes in the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1. Adds additional responsibilities for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point telecommunicators and emergency service providers. Places the applicability and home rule preemption provisions in a separate Section of the bill.

Signed into law Aug 25, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2620
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
WEIGHT&MEASURE-SEALING DEVICE

Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Provides that all weighing or measuring devices must be placed into service and sealed before they are first used in trade by a serviceperson, service agency, or special sealer registered by the Director or by an inspector. Provides that on any device whose sole method of sealing is an audit trail, event counter, or similar system, a tamper evident label shall be affixed to the device that includes the sealer's registration number as issued by the Director and the most recent count or counts listed in the audit trail, event counter, or similar system. Provides that these counts shall also be entered on all placed in-service reports and any test reports where calibration counts were changed from the beginning of testing. Moves provisions and makes other changes concerning sealing and resealing. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 470/42 225 ILCS 470/42.5 new Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 470/1 from Ch. 147, par. 101 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Weights and Measures Act. Makes a technical change to the Section containing the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 470/1 Adds reference to: 235 ILCS 5/1-3.03 from Ch. 43, par. 95.03 235 ILCS 5/1-3.43 new 235 ILCS 5/1-3.44 new 235 ILCS 5/3-12 235 ILCS 5/5-1 from Ch. 43, par. 115 235 ILCS 5/5-3 from Ch. 43, par. 118 235 ILCS 5/6-4 from Ch. 43, par. 121 235 ILCS 5/6-5 from Ch. 43, par. 122 235 ILCS 5/6-6.1 new 235 ILCS 5/6-9.1 235 ILCS 5/6-9.5 new 235 ILCS 5/6-9.10 new 235 ILCS 5/6-9.15 new 235 ILCS 5/6-17.5 new 235 ILCS 5/6-37 new 235 ILCS 5/6-38 new 235 ILCS 5/8-10.5 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. In provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, provides that the Commission shall approve self-distribution exemptions if the applicant is not a member of any affiliated group that produces directly or indirectly more than a specified amount of gallons of wine, beer, and spirits per annum, and will not annually produce for sale more than the specified amount of gallons of wine, beer, and spirits per annum. Provides that the Commission may fine, suspend, or revoke a self-distribution exemption after a hearing if it finds that the exemption holder has exceeded production of a specified amount of gallons of wine, beer, or spirits in any calendar year. Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for class 3 brewer licensees. Provides that the Commission may adopt rules governing self-distribution examples. Authorizes a distributor licensee to sell mead to brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers that sell beer, cider, or mead to non-licensees at their breweries. Provides that a self-distribution exemption for certain wine manufacturers shall allow the sale of cider, mead, or both cider and mead to brewers, class 1 brewers, class 2 brewers, and class 3 brewers that sell beer, cider, mead, or any combination thereof to non-licensees at their breweries. Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for first class and second class wine-manufacturers that manufacture beer or spirits, class 1 and class 2 craft distillers that manufacture beer, and class 1 and class 2 brewers that manufacture spirits or wine. Provides that a brewer, class 1 brewer, or class 2 brewer may sell mead for on-premises or off-premises consumption. Provides that a first class wine-maker that concurrently holds a class 1 brewer license or a class 1 craft distiller license shall not be eligible to hold a wine-maker's premises license. Provides that the Commission may issue beer showcase permit licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning beer showcase permit licenses. Changes fees for first-class wine manufacturer and first-class wine-maker licenses and establishes fees for class 3 brewer and beer showcase permit licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning stocking, rotation, resetting, and pricing services; cooperative purchase agreements; quantity discounting programs; transfer of wine or spirits by a retail licensee with multiple licenses; one-time inventory transfer of wine or spirits by a retail licensee with multiple licenses; and beer production quantity reporting. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 In provisions concerning quantity discounting terms for wine or spirits cooperative purchase agreements, provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to prohibit, limit, or interfere with quantity discount, credit, or rebate programs (instead of quantity discount programs) offered for any product fermented with malt or any substitute for malt. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Provides that provisions concerning a written list of delinquent retail licensees that shall be developed, administered, and maintained by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission take effect January 1, 2022 (rather than immediately).

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 1845
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PROP TX-NOTICE

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the owner of a certificate of purchase must file with the county clerk the names and addresses of the owners of the property and those persons entitled to service of notice at their last known addresses. Provides that the clerk shall mail notice within 30 days from the date of the filing of addresses with the clerk.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2193
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
FREIGHT CONTAINER BURGLARY

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits burglary when without authority he or she knowingly enters or without authority remains within a freight container with intent to commit therein a felony or theft. Provides that burglary committed in, and without causing damage to a freight container or any part thereof is a Class 3 felony. Provides that a burglary committed while causing damage to a freight container or any part thereof is a Class 2 felony.

Signed into law Aug 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor
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