Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Designates the twenty-seventh day of June of each year as National PTSD Awareness Day to be observed throughout the State as a day of awareness and recognition of how post-traumatic stress disorder affects the lives of those impacted by it.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning criminal background investigations, provides that a child care facility may authorize the Department of Children and Family Services or a third-party vendor to complete the investigation. Provides that an applicant is determined to have completed the criminal background investigation when he or she has completed and submitted authorization for the performance of a criminal background investigation by either the Department or a third party contracted to perform the criminal background investigation. Makes conforming changes.
Amends the State Agency Web Site Act. Provides that State agency web sites may not use persistent (instead of permanent) cookies or other tracking software except in specific circumstances. Repeals provisions establishing the Internet Privacy Task Force. Makes conforming changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to religious dietary food options, specifically halal and kosher meals, for students in Illinois public schools and patients in state hospitals and prisons. It requires the State Board of Education to create statewide master contracts with vendors to supply prepackaged meals that meet federal nutritional standards and specific religious requirements without needing special kitchen equipment or staff. The legislation mandates that these meals be sold at no more than the federal reimbursement rate and establishes certification rules for vendors to ensure compliance with religious dietary laws. Additionally, the bill directs the University of Illinois Hospital to offer these options upon request and strengthens existing laws by adding penalties for vendors who falsely claim their products are halal or kosher.
Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat and importance of removing mold from indoor environments. Provides requirements for the Department to follow regarding the campaign. Defines terms. Provides that the Department must report, annually, to the Environment and Energy Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the implementation of any federal regulations or State rules (instead of federal regulations) that establish scientific evidence concerning the health effects of mold and its byproducts on the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services. Provides that the Department shall (instead of may) adopt rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of an active third-party certification and evidence of financial responsibility (instead of only provide evidence of financial responsibility). Removes language exempting from the provisions of the Act persons licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore, using shot size not larger than No. 4. Now, the Code permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No. 4.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates the soybean as the official state bean of Illinois. It achieves this by amending the State Designations Act to include the soybean in the list of official state symbols. The change is administrative and does not alter any laws or regulations regarding the cultivation or sale of beans.
Creates the United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Memorial Highway Act. Designates the portion of Interstate 80 that is located in the State of Illinois as the United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Memorial Highway.
Amends the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Requires the Commission to prepare and submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating whether the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority has met the equity goals of the Commission and Authority. Amends the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority Act. Modifies legislative findings. Provides that "facility" includes stadiums, arenas, or other structures for the holding of athletic contests and other events and gatherings, including professional women's sports (among other illustrative examples). Requires the Authority to work with the Executive Director of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion to evaluate and propose policies that promote equity in decision-making regarding the development and funding of sports facilities. Provides that a person may not be prohibited from participation in, or any of the benefits of, programs or activities at facilities funded under the Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act, on the basis of sex. Provides that, if bonds are issued under the Act to fund facilities for professional men's sports, some bonds must also be issued to fund facilities for professional women's sports; and provides that, if the Authority does not have a professional women's sports facility project to work on at the time of issuance of the bonds, then either: (i) the proceeds from the bonds issued for professional women's sports shall be placed into a dedicated fund until the Authority has a professional women's sports facility project on which to work, or (ii) a portion of the revenue source supporting the bonds must be left unused and dedicated to support a future bond issuance solely focused on professional women's sports facility projects. Provides that the portion required under item (ii) shall be as required by statute or, if no statute sets the portion, shall be in an amount set by the Commission on Equity and Inclusion. Provides that a person may not be prohibited from participation in, or any of the benefits of, programs or activities at facilities funded under this Act, including facilities established or supported by bonds issued under the Act, on the basis of sex. Removes and modifies outdated language, including provisions relating to a dissolved advisory board. Effective immediately.
Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the definition of "public works" does not include federal construction projects. Defines "federal construction projects".
