Creates the Artificial Trans Fat Restriction Act. Provides that no foods containing artificial trans fat shall be stored, distributed, held for service, or used in the preparation of any menu item or served in any food service establishment or by any mobile food unit commissary except food that is being served directly to patrons in a manufacturer's original sealed package. Provides that a food shall be deemed to contain artificial trans fat if the food is labeled as, lists as an ingredient, or has vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Provides that a food whose nutrition facts label or other documentation from the manufacturer lists the trans fat content of the food as less than 0.5 grams per serving, shall not be deemed to contain artificial trans fat. Effective January 1, 2008.
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Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning Medicaid rates for nursing homes, provides that for facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health under the Nursing Home Care Act as skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities, the support component of the rates taking effect on July 1, 2008 shall be computed using the most recent cost reports on file with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services no later than April 1, 2006, updated for inflation to January 1, 2007. Provides that facilities shall have the support component of their Medicaid rate computed every year using the most recent cost reports on file with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services no later than April 1, 2 years prior to the year in which the new rate takes effect, updated for inflation to January 1 of the year prior to the year in which the new rate takes effect. Effective immediately.
Creates the Bisphenol A Products Act. Provides that no person shall sell, have, offer for sale, or transfer toys, furniture, clothing, accessories, jewelry, decorative objects, edible items, candy, food, dietary supplements, children's products, or other articles used by or intended to be chewable by children that contain bisphenol A. Provides that any person who violates the Act is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of $1,001 for each violation and each sale, offer for sale, or transfer in violation of the Act is a separate violation.
Amends the Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Wireless Telephone Services Act. Provides that all wireless service providers must offer a service plan that does not require a time-frame commitment.
Amends the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Creates the Illinois Homeowner's Emergency Assistance Program Act. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois Housing Development Authority with respect to the Act. Contains provisions concerning the eligibility of a homeowner for assistance under the Act. Contains provisions concerning the assistance payments for eligible homeowners. Contains provisions concerning funding for the program. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2010. Effective immediately.
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a payment owed by a consumer is deemed paid as of the post office cancellation date stamped on the envelope or other cover in which the payment is mailed, regardless of when the payment is received, and no additional fee, penalty, or interest may be imposed by any person on any consumer whose payment is delivered by United States mail if the post office cancellation date stamped on the envelope or other cover containing the payment falls within the prescribed period or on or before the prescribed date for making the payment. Provides that a person who imposes or attempts to impose a fee, penalty, or interest charge in violation of the new provisions commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act.
Creates the Second Chance Task Force to study the feasibility of proposed legislation to give persons who commit crimes that would otherwise result in their imprisonment to be given the opportunity to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States or the Illinois National Guard.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person convicted a first time of driving while his or her driving privileges are suspended or revoked is guilty of a petty offense (rather than a Class A misdemeanor) if: (i) at the time of the violation, the person's driving privileges under a graduated driver's were suspended because of 2 or more offenses against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within a 24 month period; and (ii) the person successfully completes a driver safety course approved by the Secretary of State of State. Provides that the Secretary shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision.