Rep. Frank J. Mautino

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning accident and health policies.

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning the registration of smaller sources, general permits, and permits by rule. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Deletes language providing that the head of the Division of Women Veterans Affairs shall serve as an Assistant Director of Veterans' Affairs. Makes changes in the provision concerning the Department's powers and duties. Provides that a veteran or spouse, once admitted to an Illinois Veterans Home facility, is considered a resident for interfacility purposes. Provides that the Director of Veterans' Affairs may authorize a Veterans Home to conduct limited fundraising in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for which the sole purpose is to benefit the Veteran Home's member's benefits fund. Reduces the number of reports that the Department is to give to the General Assembly each year concerning veterans' homes from 2 to one each year. Permits the Department to operate cemeteries at the Manteno Veterans Home and the Quincy Veterans Home for interment of veterans or their spouses as identified by the Department. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that before commencing construction of a new facility or specified types of alteration or additions to an existing long-term care facility involving major construction, as defined by rule by the Department of Public Health, with an estimated cost greater than $100,000, architectural drawings and specifications for the facility shall be submitted to the Department for review. Sets forth provisions concerning applications and departmental review, inspections, and emergency repairs. Provides that for facilities operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, certain deadlines for correction of violations are subject to adherence to applicable State procurement laws and the availability of appropriations for the specific purpose. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the deposit of books, bills, documents, and papers with the Secretary of State.

Thanks Dr. Chinn for the selfless service she has provided the residents of Mendota for the past 20 years and the impact she has made on multiple generations of its residents.

Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Expands the scope of information to be protected to include medical, health insurance, biometric, consumer marketing, and geolocation information. Requires notice of breaches of security to be provided to the Attorney General. Requires privacy policies to be posted.

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that public bodies may hold closed meetings to consider building safety and security.

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a person 21 years old or older who is believed to have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias is reported missing. Provides that the system shall be referred to as the Silver Alert system and shall include, but is not limited to, an electronic message sent to all law enforcement agencies; use of the emergency alert system; the use of electronic billboards and message signs in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation if a vehicle is involved; posting of the Silver Alert message on Illinois Lottery terminals; the designation by the Department of a contact name and toll-free telephone number for tips and information; blast email and fax messages to media outlets; activation of a local reverse 911 systems to all businesses and residents if the person is on foot. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the Department of State Police in the use of electronic message signs on roads and highways to immediately provide critical information to the public concerning missing persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to make conforming changes.

Authorizes the Department of Military Affairs to convey described real estate in LaSalle County. Effective immediately.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that specified licensees under the Act may sell non-alcoholic merchandise to retail licensees if certain conditions are met. Provides that nothing in the Act authorizes the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to regulate or exercise jurisdiction over any transaction involving the furnishing, selling, or offering for sale of non-alcoholic merchandise by manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, unless the transaction involves expressed or implied agreements or understandings prohibited by the Act. Provides certain restrictions on transactions involving the sale of non-alcoholic merchandise, including a prohibition on conditioning the sale of alcoholic liquor on the sale of non-alcoholic merchandise. Contains provisions concerning the furnishing of fixtures, equipment, and furnishings related to non-alcoholic merchandise to retail licensees. Defines "manufacturer class license holder" and "non-alcoholic merchandise". Makes other changes. Effective immediately.