Appropriates $16,358,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants to Independent Living Centers. Effective July 1, 2023.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions concerning rates for residential services for children licensed and purchased by the Department of Children and Family Services, provides that, for group home providers serving children and youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities, the Department, the Department of Human Services, and the Illinois State Board of Education shall increase payment rates taking effect on and after July 1, 2025 to a rate sufficient to provide a $4 per hour wage increase for frontline personnel. Makes the rate increase subject to federal approval, if required. Effective immediately
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services, in conjunction with the Department of Human Services, shall develop a comprehensive list of children and youth under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities or with a mental illness and are referred to a children's group home, an Illinois public school, a therapeutic day school, or a private in-state or out-of-state residential program or hospital due to their need for behavioral health services and supports. Requires the Department to work in conjunction with other specified agencies to track the referrals, monitor any possible overlap between agencies, track funding streams, track the number of available facilities, staff, and beds, and establish clear processes and memoranda of understanding for the exchange of this information. Requires the Department to establish a Short-Term Stabilization Home Model for children and youth under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities or with a mental illness and are receiving services under any home and community-based services waiver program authorized under the Social Security Act. Contains provisions concerning staffing requirements at each short-term stabilization home; referrals to the short-term stabilization homes; the established of a Transition to Adulthood Model that serves young adults from the age of 18 to the day before their 26th birthday; services provide under the Transition to Adulthood Model; and other matters. Effective July 1, 2023.
Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Bans the sale and use of 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid.
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year to Asian American communities. Expresses the deepest respect for Asian Americans and people throughout Illinois and the world who celebrate the Lunar New Year, and wishes those who celebrate a happy and prosperous new year.
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides that a landlord, lessor, sublessor, or grantor may charge a fee or fees to reimburse costs associated with conducting a background check and credit check if the cumulative fee or fees for such checks are no more than the actual cost of the background check and credit check or $20, whichever is less. Requires the landlord, lessor, sublessor, or grantor to be waive the fees if the potential tenant provides a copy of a background check or credit check conducted within the past 30 days. Prohibits a landlord from imposing a move-in fee that is in excess of the reasonable cost to the landlord of obtaining or providing the product or service for which the fee is imposed. Prohibits a landlord from demanding any payment, fee, or charge for the processing, reviewing, or accepting of an application, or demand any other payment, fee, or charge before or at the beginning of the tenancy. Exempts entrance fees charged by nursing homes or similar institutions. Prohibits a landlord from renaming a fee or charge to avoid application of these provisions. Limits fees for the late payment of rent in certain situations. Provides that any provision of a lease, rental agreement, contract, or any similar document purporting to waive or limit the provisions is void and unenforceable as against public policy.
Creates the License to Read Act. Defines terms. Provides that the State Librarian may negotiate with publishers of e-books and e-audiobooks on behalf of libraries on reasonable terms that would enable libraries to acquire necessary licenses to provide library users with access to e-books and e-audiobooks. Provides that the State Librarian may award grants that develop, expand, or support the acquisition of access to e-books and e-audiobooks in Illinois. Creates the License to Read Fund to deposit fees or other funds received for the purposes of the Act. Includes other provisions relating to legislative findings, assistance from other agencies or entities, and rules. Amends the State Library Act. Provides that the State Library's support and implementation of library services on a statewide basis includes the effective sharing of resources and services among libraries to promote access to information in both print and electronic format. Provides that the State Library may cooperate with acquiring and sharing electronic resources, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Includes other provisions relating to electronic resources, including e-books and e-audiobooks. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue special registration plates designated as Defense Superior Service license plates to Illinois residents who have been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal. Provides that no registration fee shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a Defense Superior Service plate. Adds vehicle owners who qualify for a Defense Superior Service plate to the list of vehicle owners who may reclass their registration upon acquiring a special license plate without a replacement plate fee or registration sticker cost.
Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that every public restroom open to the public shall include menstrual hygiene products at no cost to the users of that public restroom. Provides that all menstrual hygiene products shall be placed within the public restroom and be openly accessible to users of that public restroom. Provides that the entity providing the public restroom shall be responsible for ordering, stocking, and replenishing the supply of menstrual hygiene products in the public restroom. Provides that the provisions do not apply to mosques, temples, churches, or other places of worship. Includes provisions relating to inspection of public restrooms and rules that the Department of Public Health shall adopt. Provides that a violation of provisions relating to baby changing stations, all-gender single-occupancy restrooms, and menstrual hygiene products is a petty offense with a fine of not more than $100. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount transferred from the General Revenue Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund. Effective immediately.
