Rep. Anna Moeller

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Cigarette Tax Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act, the Motor Fuel Tax Law, the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, and the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the vendor discount amount under those Acts shall be 2% on and after January 1, 2022. Provides that the vendor discount may not exceed $1,000 per vendor in any calendar year. Effective immediately.

Creates the Regulatory Sunrise Review Act. Establishes a process to investigate and review the necessity of new regulation over a previously unregulated profession or occupation or the expansion of the scope of practice thereof. Provides that any professional or occupational group or organization, any individual, or any other interested party may submit to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation an application for sunrise review of proposed legislation to regulate a profession or occupation that at the time of application does not require authorization by any agency of the State to practice or the expansion of the scope of practice of a licensed profession or occupation. Establishes minimum criteria for sunrise review. Provides that the Department shall establish the Sunrise Review Unit to consider applications for sunrise review. Specifies actions the Department may take in the course of considering an application for sunrise review. Provides that after evaluating the application, the Department shall submit its final report to the General Assembly. Effective July 1, 2022.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 and that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for vaginal estrogen, and that coverage for vaginal estrogen shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 and that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall include coverage for one or more therapeutic equivalent versions of vaginal estrogen in its formulary (rather than provide coverage for vaginal estrogen), and that a policy is not required to include all therapeutic equivalent versions of vaginal estrogen in its formulary so long as at least one is included and covered without cost sharing and in accordance with the provisions. Provides that if an individual's attending provider recommends a particular vaginal estrogen product or its therapeutic equivalent version approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration based on the provider's determination, the issuer must cover that service or item without cost sharing. Provides that coverage for vaginal estrogen shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided, except to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account pursuant to specified federal law. Defines "therapeutic equivalent version".

Creates the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act. Establishes the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides for members, compensation, and support staff. Provides that the Task Force shall investigate the implementation of universal representation for covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings in the investigation and its recommendations for how to fully provide legal representation for covered individuals facing immigration proceedings no later than July 1, 2022. Repeals the Act July 1, 2023. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes the list of members of the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides instead that the Governor shall appoint the 7 members of the Task Force with the advice and consent of the Senate, in consultation with the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Human Services.

Appropriates $9,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for administrative fees associated with implementing emergency telehealth services for all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are receiving services under the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Effective July 1, 2022.

Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Replaces provisions concerning the written collaborative agreement required of a certified registered nurse anesthetist providing anesthesia services outside the hospital, ambulatory surgical treatment center, or hospital affiliate with provisions that require the certified registered nurse anesthetist to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a physician, podiatric physician, or dentist. Exempts the delivery of anesthesia during the surgical procedure performed by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist from the requirement that the collaborative relationship under an agreement not be construed to require the personal presence of a collaborating physician at the place where services are rendered. Makes corresponding changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Clarifies that it shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker to charge or collect a greater benefit or percentage upon money advanced, and for the use and forbearance thereof, than permitted under the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Amends the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Provides that the definition of "loan" includes transactions subject to the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person or entity to solicit, broker, or otherwise engage in any other activity intended to facilitate or result in, or that in fact facilitates or results in, the origination of a loan that violates the Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person or entity to advertise or cause to be advertised a loan that violates the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act by a person or entity licensed under the Pawnbroker Regulation Act shall subject the person or entity to discipline in accordance with that Act. Makes other changes. Effective June 1, 2023.

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Illinois Solar for All Program. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency shall make every effort to ensure that small and emerging businesses, particularly those located in low-income and environmental justice communities are able to participate in the Illinois Solar for All Program. Makes changes to incentive programs provided for under the Illinois Solar for All Program. Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative declarations and findings; definitions; and general powers and duties of the Agency. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall open an investigation to deliberate, develop, and adopt a renewable energy access plan no later than December 31, 2022. Provides that within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Commission shall open a proceeding to update the interconnection standards and applicable utility tariffs and establish an interconnection working group. Makes changes in provisions concerning net electricity metering; distributed generation rebate; recovery of costs associated with the provision of delivery and other services; and provisions relating to procurement. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Permits the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt emergency rules. Effective immediately.

Declares March 15, 2022 as Equal Pay Day.

Amends the Counties Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning auxiliary deputies.