Rep. Margaret Croke

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that no later than January 1, 2023, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall amend all applicable rules to ensure the payment standards and billing requirements for behavioral health services are uniform for all behavioral health providers seeking reimbursement from the Department. Effective immediately.

Amends the Property Tax Code. In a Section granting a homestead exemption to veterans with disabilities, provides that property that is used as a qualified residence by a veteran who was a member of the United States Armed Forces during World War II is exempt from taxation regardless of the veteran's level of disability. Provides that a veteran who qualifies as a result of his or her service in World War II need not reapply for the exemption. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Prohibits the marriage of any person under the age of 18. Makes conforming changes in the Act and in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2022, breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and breast pump kits are exempt from the taxes imposed under those Acts. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. In provisions concerning the Teen Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope (Teen REACH) Grant Program, provides that notwithstanding any other law or rule, when calculating the grant amounts for grantees under the Teen REACH Grant Program, the Department of Human Services shall award all grantees the same rate amount per youth attendance hour.

Makes various appropriations to the Department of Human Services for family and community services and related distributive purposes, including federal funds available for early intervention services and for the Parents Too Soon program and the Healthy Families Program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Human Services for income assistance and related distributive purposes, including federal funds available for child care services. Makes an appropriation to the Illinois State Board of Education for early childhood education. Effective July 1, 2022.

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a legislative declaration. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 430 ILCS 65/1 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Microstamping Funding Program Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State shall establish a grant program for law enforcement officers for microstamp-ready firearms. Provides that the grant program shall be administered by the Illinois State Police and the grant funds shall only be used for the purchase of microstamp-ready firearms by law enforcement agencies that are grant recipients. Provides for education and training in relation to the program, as well as for grant application and participation. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall collect certain data related to the program. Provides that any person who knowingly or intentionally changes, alters, removes or obliterates the name of the importer's or manufacturer's serial number or the microstamping mechanism of any firearm commits a Class 2 felony. Provides legislative findings. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Replaces references to the Illinois State Police with references to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Provides that a licensed dentist must hold an appropriate permit in order to perform dentistry while a nurse anesthetist administers conscious sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia (rather than conscious sedation). Provides that a certified registered nurse anesthetist who provides anesthesia services in a dental office shall enter into a written collaborative agreement with the operating dentist performing the procedure. Provides that the agreement shall describe the working relationship of the nurse anesthetist and the operating dentist and shall authorize the categories of care, treatment, or procedures to be performed by the nurse anesthetist. Provides that the operating dentist shall approve the anesthesia plan prepared by the nurse anesthetist and shall remain physically present and be available on the premises during the delivery of anesthesia services for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of emergency medical conditions. Provides that the nurse anesthetist may select, order, and administer medications, including controlled substances, and apply appropriate medical devices for delivery of anesthesia services under the anesthesia plan agreed with by the operating dentist. Provides that the holder of a faculty limited license may advertise his or her specialty degree as part of his or her ability to practice at a clinic or office affiliated with a dental school.

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Allows the Department of the Lottery to offer interactive instant win games through the Internet program. Requires the private manager to obtain the Director of the Lottery's approval before commencing the interactive instant win games program. Defines "interactive instant win game". Effective immediately.