Sen. Celina Villanueva

Creates the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the intent of the Act is for the requirements of the Act to apply equally to the governing board of each public institution of higher education in this State. Defines "governing board of each public institution of higher education" and "public institution of higher education". Adds provisions requiring each public institution of higher education to make emergency contraception available for purchase through at least one vending machine located on each campus under its jurisdiction; defines "emergency contraception". Sets forth minimum requirements concerning the packaging, storage, cost, and dispensing of the emergency contraception. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Excludes the board of trustees of a community college district and a public community college from the provisions concerning emergency contraception. Provides that the vending machine must be located in an area of campus where students can access the emergency contraception on weekends or after class hours and that the price of emergency contraception may not exceed $40. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 4247, as amended by HA 2, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Pension Note (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 4247 would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Removes references to community colleges and makes other changes to definitions related to public institutions of higher education. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Illinois Board of Higher Education) The estimated first-year cost to the public universities from HB 4247, as amended by House Amendment #2, is $135,000. The estimated out-year costs total $20,000 annually.

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, provides that the child support collected on behalf of a family shall be passed through to the family and disregarded in determining the amount of the assistance grant provided to the family under the program (rather than the first $100 of child support collected on behalf of a family in a month for one child and the first $200 of child support collected on behalf of a family in a month for 2 or more children shall be passed through to the family and disregarded in determining the amount of the assistance grant provided to the family under the program). Provides that beginning October 1, 2022 (rather than October 1, 2018) the Department of Human Services shall increase TANF grant amounts in effect on September 30, 2022 (rather than September 30, 2018) to at least 50% (rather than 30%) of the most recent United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines for each family size. Provides that beginning October 1, 2023 (rather than October 1, 2019), and each October 1 thereafter, the maximum benefit levels shall be annually adjusted to remain equal to at least 50% (rather than 30%) of the most recent poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for each family size. Effective October 1, 2022.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish a grant program for local chambers of commerce. Provides that the Department shall allocate $5,000,000 as grants to eligible chambers of commerce in amounts equivalent to 2 months of lost revenue, or 1/6th of the annual lost revenue, between 2019 and 2020 from funds appropriated under the American Rescue Plan Act. Provides that eligible chambers of commerce must have less than 1,500 paid members. Provides for the adoption of rules.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning a contract between public adjuster and insured, provides that: a public adjuster shall ensure that the contract contains the email address of the public adjuster; a public adjuster may also provide an exact copy of the contract to the insurer's authorized representative for receiving notice of loss or damage in specified circumstances; a public adjuster may provide emergency services before a written contract with the insured has been executed; a public adjuster shall not provide services until a written contract with the insured has been executed and an exact copy of the contract has been provided to the insurer; at the option of an insured, any contract between a public adjuster and the insured shall be voidable for 5 business days after the copy of the contract has been received by the insurer, except as provided in the Fire Damage Representation Agreement Act; the insured may void the contract by notifying the public adjuster in writing by sending an email to the email address shown on the contract. been received by the insurer, except as provided in the Fire Damage Representation Agreement Act. Defines "adjusting insurance claims" and "compensation". Changes a definition of "public adjuster". Removes a definition of "adjusting a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract". Repeals the Public Insurance Adjusters and Registered Firms Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/1510 215 ILCS 5/1575 215 ILCS 5/Art. XXXI.75 rep. Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.35 new 5 ILCS 140/7.5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-35 was 20 ILCS 2605/55a-3 20 ILCS 2605/2605-51.1 30 ILCS 500/1-10 430 ILCS 65/2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-2 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/4.1 new 430 ILCS 65/8 from Ch. 38, par. 83-8 430 ILCS 67/40 430 ILCS 67/45 430 ILCS 67/55 720 ILCS 5/24-1 from Ch. 38, par. 24-1 720 ILCS 5/24-1.9 new 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Division of Criminal Investigation of the Illinois State Police shall conduct other investigations as provided by law, including, but not limited to, investigations of human trafficking, illegal drug trafficking, and illegal firearms trafficking. Provides that the Division of Criminal Investigation shall provide statewide coordination and strategy pertaining to firearm-related intelligence, firearms trafficking interdiction, and investigations. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a petitioner may request a plenary firearms restraining order of up to one-year, but not less than 6 months (rather than 6 months). Provides that the order may be renewed for an additional period of up to one year. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that beginning January 1, 2024, it is unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge, with exemptions, and provides penalties. Provides that it is unlawful for any person within the State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, or purchased a large capacity ammunition feeding device, with specified exemptions, and provides penalties. Contains a severability provision. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Act certain information concerning endorsements received by the Illinois State Police. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Makes a technical change to a cross-reference in the bill. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Makes a technical change to a cross-reference in the bill.

Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. With regard to local school council members, provides that the school district shall perform a check of the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, the Statewide Sex Offender Database, and the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database upon the election or appointment of a local school council member. Provides that if the general superintendent determines at any time that a local school council member or member-elect appears on the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website or the Statewide Sex Offender Database or Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database, the general superintendent must notify the local school council member or member-elect of such determination and the local school council member or member-elect must be removed from the local school council by the board of education. Provides that a local school council member must comply with all applicable board rules and policies regarding employees or volunteers. Removes provisions regarding ineligibility for election or appointment of a local school council member based upon certain criminal convictions. Effective immediately.

Creates the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund Act. Establishes the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department of Human Services for the purposes of creating and maintaining a statewide 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis system pursuant to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, the Federal Communication Commission's rules adopted on July 16, 2020, and national guidelines for crisis care. Provides that the Fund shall consist of: (1) appropriations by the General Assembly; (2) grants and gifts intended for deposit in the Fund; (3) interest, premiums, gains, or other earnings on the Fund; and (4) moneys from any other source that are deposited in or transferred to the Fund. Provides that moneys in the fund (1) do not revert at the end of any State fiscal year but remains available for the purposes of the Fund in subsequent State fiscal years; and (2) are not subject to transfer to any other fund or to transfer, assignment, or reassignment for any other use or purpose outside of those specified in the Act. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund is a special fund in the State treasury.

Amends the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Clarifies that it shall be unlawful for any pawnbroker to charge or collect a greater benefit or percentage upon money advanced, and for the use and forbearance thereof, than permitted under the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Amends the Predatory Loan Prevention Act. Provides that the definition of "loan" includes transactions subject to the Pawnbroker Regulation Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person or entity to solicit, broker, or otherwise engage in any other activity intended to facilitate or result in, or that in fact facilitates or results in, the origination of a loan that violates the Act. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for any person or entity to advertise or cause to be advertised a loan that violates the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act by a person or entity licensed under the Pawnbroker Regulation Act shall subject the person or entity to discipline in accordance with that Act. Makes other changes. Effective June 1, 2023.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that menstrual hygiene products shall be available, as needed, free of charge, at all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections for all committed persons and employees of the Department who menstruate. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that in all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections underwear shall be provided to each committed person free of charge and shall be provided at any time upon request, including multiple requests, of the committed person or as needed by the committed person. Deletes provision that free menstrual hygiene products shall be provided to employees of the Department of Corrections.

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Repeals a provision regarding financial assistance to energy generation facilities. Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals provisions creating the Energy Infrastructure Fund. Makes conforming changes in the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 605/605-332 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.543 rep. 30 ILCS 105/6z-54 rep. 35 ILCS 105/9 35 ILCS 110/9 35 ILCS 115/9 35 ILCS 120/3 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 5/203 from Ch. 120, par. 2-203 35 ILCS 17/10-5 35 ILCS 17/10-10 35 ILCS 17/10-20 35 ILCS 17/10-30 35 ILCS 200/21-25 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a deduction for contributions to a qualified ABLE account applies for taxable years beginning prior to January 1, 2028 (currently, January 1, 2023). Creates a deduction for amounts that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income as discharge of indebtedness attributable to student loan forgiveness. Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that, for State Fiscal Year 2023, "accredited theater production" also includes any commercial Broadway touring show. Provides that the amount of tax credits awarded pursuant to the Act for the State fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023 shall not exceed $4,000,000 (currently, $2,000,000). Provides that, for the State fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, no more than $2,000,000 in credits may be awarded to accredited theater productions that are not commercial Broadway touring shows, and no more than $2,000,000 in credits may be awarded to commercial Broadway touring shows. Provides that commercial Broadway touring shows are not required to show that the applicant's accredited theater production would not occur in Illinois without the credit. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in Cook County, the estimated first installment of unpaid taxes for tax year 2022 shall be deemed delinquent after March 1, 2023 and shall bear interest after April 1, 2023 at the rate of 1.5% per month or portion thereof until paid or forfeited. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that, for tax year 2022, the delinquency date will be April 1, 2023 (rather than March 1, 2023). Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 686/10 20 ILCS 686/15 20 ILCS 686/20 20 ILCS 686/30 20 ILCS 686/40 Amends the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act. Changes the definition of "electric vehicle component parts manufacturer" and "retained employee". Grants the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity the power to determine the conditions and procedures for renewing the REV Illinois Credit. Directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to make certain wage determinations. Provides that, if a project that is subject to an existing agreement under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act meets the requirements to be designated as a REV Illinois project under the Act, the taxpayer that is subject to that existing agreement may apply to the Department to amend the agreement. Provides that, if a project ceases to qualify as a REV Illinois project because the taxpayer is no longer an electric vehicle manufacturer, an electric vehicle component manufacturer, an electric vehicle power supply equipment manufacturer, a battery recycling and reuse manufacturer, or a battery raw materials refining service provider, the project may still receive certain tax credit awards, as long as the project continues to meet other requirements. Specifies that certain agreements may be renewed. Increases the maximum amount of specified credits.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that when an insured receives emergency services or covered ancillary services from a nonparticipating provider or a nonparticipating facility, the health insurance issuer shall ensure that cost-sharing requirements are applied as though the services had been received from a participating provider or facility, and that the insured or any group policyholder or plan sponsor shall not be liable to or billed by the health insurance issuer, the nonparticipating provider, or the facility beyond the cost-sharing amount. Contains provisions concerning a notice and consent process for out-of-network coverage; billing for reasonable administrative fees; assignment of benefits to nonparticipating providers; and cost-sharing amounts and deductibles. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Health Maintenance Organization Act to make a change in provisions concerning disclosure of nonparticipating provider benefits. Amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act. Provides that a beneficiary who receives care at a participating health care facility shall not be required to search for participating providers under certain circumstances. Amends the Managed Care Reform and Patient Rights Act. Provides that prior authorization or approval by the plan shall not be required for post-stabilization services that constitute emergency services. Amends the Health Maintenance Organization Act and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to provide that health maintenance organizations and voluntary health services plans are subject to provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning billing and cost sharing. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2022, except that certain changes take effect January 1, 2023. House Floor Amendment No. 1 In provisions concerning cost sharing for emergency services and cost sharing for non-emergency services, provides that if the cost sharing for the same item or service furnished by a participating provider would have been a flat-dollar copayment, that amount shall be the cost-sharing amount unless the provider has billed a lesser total amount. Provides that upon receipt of the provider's bill or facility's bill, the health insurance issuer shall provide the nonparticipating provider or the facility with a written explanation of benefits (rather than the health insurance issuer shall provide the nonparticipating provider or the facility with a written explanation of benefits). Provides that the arbitrator shall not establish a rebuttable presumption that the qualifying payment amount should be the total amount owed to the provider or facility by the combination of the issuer and the insured, beneficiary, or enrollee. Defines "qualifying payment amount". Makes other changes.