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D Illinois House · District 7 · Former member

Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

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Attendance
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68 missed
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Primary HR 506
Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR

Recognizes the Chicago Federation of Labor on the 125th anniversary of its founding. Further recognizes the CFL for its legacy of activism and solidarity with the working people of Chicago and Illinois.

Passed Oct 19, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 2338
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SCH CD-CHRONIC TRUANTS

Amends the School Code and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Revises language to make certain actions permissible rather than mandatory with respect to truancy. Eliminates the requirement that the Chicago Board of Education establish an Office of Chronic Truant Adjudication. Instead, requires the chief executive officer or the chief executive officer's designee to implement a socio-emotional focused attendance approach that targets the underlying causes of chronic truancy. Makes changes concerning the Chicago school district's truancy intervention services for a pupil and the pupil's parent or guardian. Makes other changes, including changes concerning penalties. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/26-8 105 ILCS 5/34-4.5 705 ILCS 405/3-33.5 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act. Sets forth definitions, including "compensation", "student-athlete", and "postsecondary educational institution". Sets forth provisions concerning the conditions in which a student-athlete may and may not earn compensation for the use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice while enrolled at a postsecondary education institution. Provides that an institution may impose reasonable limitations on the dates and time that a student-athlete may participate in endorsement, promotional, social media, or other activities related to the license or use of the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides, among other prohibitions, that no institution, athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with authority over intercollegiate athletic programs shall uphold any contract, rule, or regulation that prevents a student-athlete from earning compensation as result of the use the student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Provides that a student-athlete's financial aid, awards, and other benefits may not be revoked, reduced, or the terms and conditions altered as a result of the student-athlete receiving compensation. Sets forth other requirements, limitations, and prohibitions on the use of a student-athlete's name, image, likeness, or voice. Sets forth provisions concerning agents, publicity rights, and third party licensees. Sets forth other provisions concerning student-athlete contracts, endorsements, or the promotion of products or services. In liability provisions, provides that no postsecondary educational institution shall be subject to a claim of any kind under the Act. Effective immediately or on July 1, 2021, whichever is later.

Signed into law Oct 19, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary HR 417
Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
CONGRATS-DEVIN R. PEPPER

Congratulates Devin R. Pepper on being confirmed by the United States Senate as Brigadier General in the United States Space Force.

Passed Sep 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Primary HR 420
Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
RECOGNIZE-GARY L. HOLIAN

Recognizes the passing of Specialist Gary Lee Holian on the 50th anniversary of his death.

Passed Sep 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 684
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
DHFS-MANAGED CARE EXEMPTIONS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Exempts transportation services, including those transportation services provided by ground ambulance service providers, medi-car providers, service car providers, and taxi service providers, from the State's managed care medical assistance program. Provides that these services shall continue to be paid under the State's traditional fee-for-service program. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to exempt ground ambulance services from the State's managed care medical assistance program (rather than exempt transportation services, including those transportation services provided by ground ambulance service providers, medi-car providers, service car providers, and taxi service providers).

Signed into law Sep 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 3849
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING ACT

Creates the Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act. Authorizes the creation of supported decision-making agreements and allows a supporter to assist a principal with an intellectual or developmental disability in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant to a decision authorized under the supported decision-making agreement. Provides that all adults are presumed to be capable of making decisions regarding daily living and to have capacity unless otherwise determined by a court. Provides that certain persons are disqualified from acting as a supporter. Provides that a supporter may exercise the authority granted to the supporter in the supported decision-making agreement. Provides for the duties of a supporter in a supported decision-making agreement. Prohibits a supporter from doing certain actions in relation to the principal. Requires 2 or more witnesses to be present and sign and date a supported decision-making agreement. Provides a form for a supported decision-making agreement. Provides that a person is not subject to criminal or civil liability and has not engaged in professional misconduct for an act or omission under certain circumstances. Provides that a decision or request made or communicated with the assistance of a supporter shall be recognized as the decision or request of the principal and may be enforced by the principal or supporter on the same basis as a decision or request of the principal. Provides that if a person who receives a copy or is aware of the existence of a supported decision-making agreement and has cause to believe that the principal is being abused, neglected, or exploited by the supporter, the person shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Provides that any interested party with a reasonable basis to believe that the supporter is abusing or neglecting the principal shall have the right to petition for the appointment of a limited temporary guardian and a guardian ad litem for the purpose of determining if the support decision-making agreement should be terminated. Provides for the termination of a supported decision-making agreement. Provides that a principal may revoke the supported decision-making agreement and invalidate the supported decision-making agreement at any time. Provides that a supporter may resign by giving notice to the principal. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes language providing that a person against whom there has been a finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the principal, a child, an elderly individual, or a person with a disability is disqualified from acting as a supporter. Instead disqualifies a person who is listed on the Health Care Worker Registry maintained by the Department of Public Health as ineligible to work. Deletes language providing that a person against whom the principal has obtained an order of protection is disqualified from acting as a supporter. Instead disqualifies an individual who is the subject of a civil or criminal order prohibiting contact with the principal. Deletes language providing that any interested party with a reasonable basis to believe that the supporter is abusing or neglecting the principal shall have the right to petition for the appointment of a limited temporary guardian and a guardian ad litem for the purpose of determining if the support decision-making agreement should be terminated. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Allows a supporter in a supported decision-making agreement to ascertain the wishes and decisions of the principal in order to advocate that the wishes and decisions of an individual with disabilities are implemented (rather than "ascertain the wishes and decisions of the principal, assist in communicating those wishes and decisions to other persons, and advocate to ensure that the wishes and decisions of the principal are implemented"). Requires the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to develop training and education materials for both principals and supporters. Provides that the Act is effective 6 months after becoming law (rather than immediately).

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2340
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
ADULT VICTIM PRIVACY

Creates the Privacy of Adult Victims of Criminal Sexual Offenses Act. Defines "adult victim" and "criminal history record information." Provides that notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by any law enforcement agency or all circuit court records maintained by any circuit clerk relating to any investigation or proceeding pertaining to a criminal sexual offense, by any person not exempted by this Act, shall be restricted to exclude the identity of the adult victim without a court order. Provides that when a criminal sexual offense is committed or alleged to have been committed by a school district employee or any individual contractually employed by a school district, a copy of the criminal history record information relating to the investigation of the offense or alleged offense shall be transmitted to the superintendent of schools if certain conditions are met. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as introduced, with the following change: Clarifies language related to restricting the identity of victims of criminal sexual offenses or alleged criminal sexual offenses by providing that such identity shall be restricted unless a court order is issued authorizing the removal of such restriction of a particular case record or particular records of cases maintained by any circuit court clerk. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as engrossed, with the following changes: Provides that an advocate and victim's attorney may be exempt from a requirement to exclude a victim's identity in certain records, and removes "parent" from the list of exempt individuals. Provides that a court may for the adult victim's protection and for good cause shown, prohibit any person or agency present in court from further disclosing the adult victim's identity. Provides that a court may prohibit such disclosure only after giving notice and a hearing to all affected parties. Provides that in determining whether to prohibit disclosure of the adult victim's identity the court shall consider: (a) the best interest of the adult victim; and (b) whether such nondisclosure would further a compelling State interest. Provides that the copy of the criminal history record information that is to be provided under a provision concerning criminal sexual offense and school districts shall exclude the identity of the adult victim. Provides that the superintendent shall be restricted from revealing the identity of the adult victim. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Attorney General and Assistant Attorneys General may be exempt from a requirement to exclude a victim's identity in certain records.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 2109
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
REGULATION-TECH

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/1 Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/356z.43 new 215 ILCS 125/5-3 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage for medically necessary comprehensive cancer testing and testing of blood or constitutional tissue for cancer predisposition testing as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches. Provides that the coverage shall be provided without any prior authorization requirements. Defines terms. Makes a corresponding change in the Health Maintenance Organization Act. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Removes provisions amending the Illinois Insurance Code that provide that coverage for comprehensive cancer testing shall be provided without any prior authorization requirements. Removes a definition of "prior authorization".

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 1954
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that the second day of April of each year is a holiday to be known as Autism Awareness Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to promote the awareness of autism. Amends the Election Code, the Illinois Procurement Code, the School Code, and the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act to include Autism Awareness Day as a holiday. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 10 ILCS 5/1-6 30 ILCS 500/15-45 105 ILCS 5/24-2 205 ILCS 630/17 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the first full week of April of each year is designated as Autism Awareness Week (rather than designated as a holiday to be known as Autism Awareness Day) to be observed throughout the State as a week to promote the awareness of autism and to encourage school districts, organizations, businesses, and local residents to support this week and participate in informed educational events planned to commemorate the occasion. Removes provisions creating Autism Awareness Day as a holiday. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the first full week of April of each year is designated as Autism Acceptance Week (rather than Autism Awareness Week). Makes conforming changes.

Signed into law Aug 27, 2021 1 co-sponsor
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