Rep. Anne Stava

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois (Department of Professional Regulation Law). Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall refuse the issuance or renewal of a license to, or suspend or revoke the license of, any individual, corporation, partnership, or other business entity that has been found by the Workers' Compensation Commission or the Department of Insurance to have failed to secure workers' compensation obligations in the manner required by the Workers' Compensation Act, to pay in full a fine or penalty imposed due to a failure to secure workers' compensation obligations in the manner required by the Workers' Compensation Act, or to fulfill all obligations assumed pursuant to a settlement reached with the Workers' Compensation Commission or the Department of Insurance relating to a failure to secure workers' compensation obligations in the manner required by the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides no initial or renewal license shall be issued, and no suspended license shall be reinstated, until the Department is notified by the Workers' Compensation Commission or the Department of Insurance that the licensee's or applicant's failure to comply with the Workers' Compensation Act has been corrected or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the Workers' Compensation Commission or the Department of Insurance. Provides that an application to make disciplinary records confidential shall also be considered by the Department for an offense or action relating to: failure to comply with workers' compensation requirements or reprimand of a licensee. Makes corresponding changes to the Asbestos Abatement Act, the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, and the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Effective January 1, 2024.

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Deletes from the definition of "delinquent minor" that the minor violated or attempted to violate any federal law and that a minor may meet the definition of "delinquent minor" regardless of where the act occurred. Makes conforming changes in Sections concerning venue and exclusive jurisdiction.

Amends the Treasurers Article of the School Code. Removes provisions allowing the school treasurer to execute a bond with 2 or more persons having an interest in real estate who are not trustees before beginning the treasurer's duties. Provides that, for those school districts that have a designation of recognition or review according to the State Board of Education's School District Financial Profile System, the penalty of the bond shall be determined by the school board in an amount no less than 10% of the amount of all bonds, notes, mortgages, moneys and effects the treasurer will have custody over as measured by specified provisions (rather than an initial penalty of 25% with the penalty increasing and decreasing based on specified factors, but not higher than 25%). Provides that, for those districts that have no designation of recognition or review, then the penalty shall be 25%. Amends the Debt Limitation Article of the School Code to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires every hospital to adopt an influenza and pneumococcal immunization policy that includes procedures for identifying patients age 50 or older for influenza immunization and 65 or older for pneumococcal immunization (rather than just for identifying patients age 65 or older).

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In the definition of "child welfare services", provides that one of the purposes of the Department of Children and Family Services is to place children in suitable permanent family arrangements (rather than in suitable adoptive homes), in cases where restoration to the biological family is not safe, possible, or appropriate. Removes language providing that one of the purposes of the Department's child welfare services is to assure safe and adequate care of children away from their homes, in cases where the child cannot be returned home or cannot be placed for adoption. Repeals a provision requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to establish the Governor's Youth Services Initiative.

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that if gas or electricity is used as the only source of space cooling or to control or operate the only space cooling equipment at a residence, then a utility may not terminate gas or electric utility service to a residential user for nonpayment of bills: (1) on any day when the National Weather Service forecast for the following 24 hours covering the area of the utility in which the residence is located includes a forecast that the temperature will be 85 degrees (rather than 95 degrees) Fahrenheit or above; (2) on any day preceding a holiday or weekend when the National Weather Service for the following 24 hours covering the area of the utility in which the residence is located includes a forecast that the temperature will be 85 degrees (rather than 95 degrees) Fahrenheit or above during the holiday or weekend; or (3) when the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat watch, heat advisory, or excessive heat warning covering the area of the utility in which the residence is located.

Amends various Acts concerning children by: replacing certain pronouns with the nouns to which the pronouns refer; replacing certain instances of the word "biological"; changing the Independent Juvenile Ombudsman to the Independent Juvenile Ombudsperson; deleting certain obsolete language; and making technical and other changes. Effective 60 days after becoming law.

Amends the Massage Licensing Act. Provides that for the initial renewal of the massage license which requires continuing education, as prescribed by rule, one hour of the continuing education shall include domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education as prescribed by rule of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides for every subsequent renewal of a license, one hour of the continuing education may include domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education as prescribed by rule of the Department. Provides that the one-hour domestic violence and sexual assault awareness continuing education course shall be provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Department. Provides that the Department may prescribe rules regarding the requirements for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness continuing education courses and teachers.

Amends the School Code. Provides that at least once every 2 years, a school board shall conduct in-service training on homelessness for all school personnel. Sets forth what the training must include. Provides that a school board may work with a community-based organization that specializes in working with homeless children and youth to develop and provide the training.

Creates the Workplace COVID-19 Safety Committees Act. Provides that each private employer of at least 30 employees shall establish a safety committee at each of the employer's primary places of employment. Establishes requirements for composition of committees and meetings, records, reporting, and training. Provides for the duties of committees relating to hazard assessment and control, safety and health planning, development of procedures for accident investigations, and other specified matters. Provides that the safety committee shall assist the employer in providing information, instruction, training, and supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees at work and individuals affected by their activities. Provides that the Department of Labor may levy a civil penalty upon an employer that violates the Act as established by rule.