Rep. Edgar González

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 Motor Fuel Sales Act. Defines "motor fuel" and "motor fuel dispensing unit". Requires that beginning January 1, 2022, any new motor fuel dispensing unit installed at a gas station, service station, or any other business that provides for the retail sale of motor fuel in this State must display or have the capability to display all operating instructions and warning signs both in English and Spanish. Provides that the provisions of this Act do not apply to motor fuel dispensing units installed prior to January 1, 2022. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules for the implementation and enforcement of this Act.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates the January 1, 2023 repeal date of the First Time Weapon Offender Program. Effective immediately.

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 Hospital Licensing Act and the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Provides that, except for billing purposes, a hospital may not inquire about a patient's financial status. Provides that a hospital may not treat a patient in a different manner based solely on his or her financial status.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the School Code's construction. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/1-2 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/27-23.7 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. In provisions concerning bullying prevention, provides that the term "restorative measures" includes alternatives to exclusionary discipline that increase student accountability if the incident of bullying is based on religion, race, ethnicity, or any other category that is identified in the Illinois Human Rights Act; provides that such restorative measures shall be facilitated by a school counselor, psychologist, or therapist, if one is on staff.

Amends the School Code. Requires the school board of each school district to grant full-time employees of the district 5 mental health days each school year at full pay. Provides that the employee is not required to provide a medical note or other documentation to use the mental health day. Provides that used and uncompensated mental health days are not eligible for pensionable service credit under the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately. Fiscal Note (State Board of Education) HB 4742 does not have a fiscal impact to the State Board of Education. There will be increased costs to school districts; however, that amount is not known. The State Board of Education strongly recommends the sponsors consult with IMRF and TRS regarding fiscal impact to the State. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does create a State mandate.

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Eliminates provision that permits a guilty minor to be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for an offense that is a Class 3 or Class 4 felony violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act if the commitment occurs upon a third or subsequent judicial finding of a violation of probation for substantial noncompliance with court-ordered treatment or programming. Effective immediately.

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, 2021, 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 Public Aid Code. Provides that services provided by licensed professional counselors and licensed social workers shall be covered under the medical assistance program, subject to federal approval. Provides that no later than December 31, 2021, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall develop a payment methodology for services provided by licensed professional counselors and licensed social workers and shall submit to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services a Title XIX State Plan amendment to implement the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.