Repeals the Illinois TRUST Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Effective immediately.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall host licensing orientation programs to help educate potential day care center, day care home, and group day care home providers about the child day care licensing process. Provides that the Department shall host licensing orientation programs at least twice annually in each legislative district in the State.
Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the 100 Club of Illinois Fund. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates designated as 100 Club of Illinois license plates to residents of this State upon receipt of an application made in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that the design and color of the plates is wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. Provides that an applicant shall be charged a $45 fee for original issuance in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable. Requires all money in the 100 Club of Illinois Fund to be paid, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly and distribution by the Secretary, as grants to the 100 Club of Illinois for giving financial support to children and spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty and mental health resources for active duty first responders.
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning surplus line insurance, changes the definition of "home state". Amends the Farm Mutual Insurance Company Act of 1986. Sets forth provisions concerning farm mutual insurance company investments in home office real estate. Makes other changes.
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that a person shall not be accepted for residency if that person requires level 3 or level 4 sterile wound care unless care is self-administered or administered by a licensed health care professional. Removes the prohibition on accepting a person for residency if that person requires insertion, sterile irrigation, and replacement of catheter, except for routine maintenance of urinary catheters, unless the catheter care is self-administered or administered by a license health care professional.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, beginning no later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of State shall offer to qualified applicants the option to be issued an 8-year driver's license at a cost of $60. Provides that the Secretary shall submit proposed rules to implement the new provisions to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules no later than December 31, 2024. Makes corresponding changes.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2025, landfills in counties with a population over 250,000 (rather than landfills in counties with a population over 275,000) shall provide and operate facilities to clean the wheels and undercarriages of vehicles departing the landfill.
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, 2025 shall provide coverage for medically necessary services provided by emergency medical services providers operating under a mobile integrated health care model. Amends 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 Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under those provisions.
Maddy summaryThis Illinois law authorizes the Secretary of State to issue specialty license plates specifically for motorcycles. The legislation also expands these options to include autocycles, which are three-wheeled vehicles designed for riders with disabilities. By amending the state's vehicle code in multiple sections, the bill ensures that both motorcycles and autocycles can display these special plates under the same rules. The changes took effect on January 1, 2025, allowing eligible vehicle owners to apply for these plates starting that date.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as Sami's Law, requires state-owned buildings and interstate rest stops to install private, enclosed changing stations with height-adjustable tables for adults. The law defines these stations as facilities equipped with safety rails, belts, and specific size and weight capacity standards to accommodate various needs. Owners and operators of these buildings must maintain at least one such station and provide clear signage and directory listings to help the public locate them. The changes take effect on January 1, 2025, ensuring that these accessible amenities are available in public spaces across the state.
