Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

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 in this State shall provide coverage for medically necessary hormone therapy treatment to treat menopause (instead of to treat menopause that has been induced by a hysterectomy). Effective January 1, 2026.

Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Adds definitions. Provides that the minimum ratio for each provider type shall be no less than any such ratio established for qualified health plans in Federally-Facilitated Exchanges by federal law or by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provides that the maximum travel time and distance standards and appointment wait time standards shall be no greater than any such standards established for qualified health plans in Federally-Facilitated Exchanges by federal law or by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Makes changes to provisions concerning network adequacy, notice of nonrenewal or termination, transition of services, network transparency, administration and enforcement, provider requirements, and provider directory information. Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Makes changes to provisions concerning notice of nonrenewal or termination and transition of services. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to authorize the Department of Insurance to adopt emergency rules implementing federal standards for provider ratios, time and distance, or appointment wait times when such standards apply to health insurance coverage regulated by the Department of Insurance and are more stringent than the State standards extant at the time the final federal standards are published. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Maddy summarySB 3475 updates the rules for how revenue collected from the hotel occupation tax in Illinois is distributed. The bill changes the allocation of funds so that 40% goes to the Build Illinois Fund and the remaining 60% is split between the Illinois Sports Facilities Fund and the General Revenue Fund, with specific amounts designated for sports facility subsidies and advances. While the tax filing requirements for hotel operators remain largely the same, the law establishes a new timeline where these distribution changes take effect starting July 1, 2024. This legislation directly impacts the state's financial management of hotel taxes and the funding available for sports facilities and local government revenue sharing.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution declares March 2024 as Blood Clot Awareness Month in Illinois to highlight the risks and symptoms of blood clots, which affect people of all ages and can lead to serious illness or death. The measure aims to educate the public about recognizing signs such as swelling, pain, or difficulty breathing, and encourages individuals to consult medical professionals about prevention and treatment. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness through partnerships with health organizations. Copies of the resolution will be presented to the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute, the Deveraux Hubbard II Foundation, and the National Blood Clot Alliance.

Maddy summaryHB 303 is a technical amendment to the College and Career Success for All Students Act that updates the short title of a specific section within the law. This change does not alter any existing policies, funding, or programs but simply corrects the official name used to reference the legislation. The bill affects only the legal text of the act and has no direct impact on students, schools, or other stakeholders. It is currently in the legislative process and has not yet been enacted into law.

Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Creates the Diversity and Inclusion in Business Organizations Leadership Task Force within the Office of the Secretary of State. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to identify ways to increase diversity in business organization leadership and to make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to achieve that goal. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. Sets forth provisions concerning duties, membership, and administrative support. Repeals the provision that creates the Task Force and dissolves the Task Force on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Creative Economy Task Force within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create a strategic plan to improve the creative economy in the State. Provides that, within 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the task force shall collect and analyze data on the current state of the creative economy in the State and develop a strategic plan to improve the State's creative economy that can be rolled out in incremental phases to reach identified economic, social justice, and business development goals. Provides that the goal of the strategic plan shall be to ensure that the State is competitive with respect to attracting creative economy business, retaining talent within the State, and developing marketable content that can be exported for national and international consumption and monetization. Specifies requirements of the strategic plan. Provides that the task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2027. Sets forth provisions concerning task force membership; compensation; and administrative support. Repeals the provision on July 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $2 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Revenue to cover its regular and unexpected expenses for the fiscal year 2023. The legislation is a straightforward funding measure that directly affects the state's tax and revenue collection agency by providing the necessary financial resources for its operations. Once approved by the Governor, the funds become available to the department to support its ongoing duties without adding new taxes or changing existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 443, titled HEALTH-TECH, is a technical amendment to the Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act that updates the bill's short title. This change does not alter any existing laws or regulations regarding mercury products but simply adjusts the official name of the legislation. The bill directly affects the legal record of the Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act by refining its designation. No new policies, restrictions, or benefits are introduced by this measure.

Amends the Department of Public Health Power and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Public Health shall create a 3-year pilot program for Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center to provide a mobile clinic for prenatal and postnatal health care. Provides that Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center shall be reimbursed for its participation in the pilot program at an annual rate of no less than $700,000 for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. Effective immediately.