Sen. Emil Jones

Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. With respect to the Comprehensive Health Education Program, requires that the instruction on mental health and illness discuss how and where to find mental health resources in this State. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 110/5.5 new Adds provisions regarding instruction on mental health and illness to include how to find a mental health provider and how to access the mental health system. Creates the Student Mental Health Council to evaluate mental health among students, how mental health resources are being used, and the effect of COVID-19 on students' mental health. Provides that the Council shall meet at least once per quarter. Provides that the Council shall advise and make recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding: (i) the dissemination of information to schools, including agency websites, informational materials, and outreach personnel; (ii) available services to students and any gaps; and (iii) how to improve state policy concerning student mental health. Provides guidelines for appointing members. Provides that the State Board of Education shall provide administrative support. Defines which members serve for compensation, and the amount of the compensation. Provides that the Council shall deliver annual reports to the General Assembly and the Governor's Office. Provides that the Council is dissolved, and the Section creating the Council is repealed, on January 1, 2026. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Adds provisions regarding requiring instruction on how and where to find mental health resources and specialized treatment in the State. Creates the Student Mental Health Council to evaluate: mental health; how mental health resources are being used; and the effect of COVID-19 on students' mental health, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions. Provides that the Council shall meet at least once per quarter. Provides that the Council shall advise and make recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding: (i) the dissemination of information to schools, including agency websites, informational materials, and outreach personnel; (ii) available services to students and any service gaps; and (iii) how to improve State policy concerning student mental health. Provides guidelines for appointing members. Provides that the State Board of Education shall provide administrative support. Describes which members serve for compensation and the amount of the compensation. Provides that the Council shall deliver annual reports to the General Assembly and the Governor's Office. Provides that the Council is dissolved, and the Section creating the Council is repealed, on January 1, 2026. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 2, with the following changes. Removes a provision providing for a stipend for certain members. Provides that no member of the Council, including the chairperson, shall receive any compensation for services on the Council but shall be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in attending meetings of the Council. Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 110/5.5 new Adds reference to: 405 ILCS 49/5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: With respect to the Comprehensive Health Education Program, requires that the Program include instruction on how and where to find mental health resources and specialized treatment in the State (rather than on mental health and illness discuss how and where to find mental health resources in the State). Amends the Children's Mental Health Act of 2003. Provides that the Children's Mental Health Partnership shall also include an adjunct council. Defines membership and qualifications of the adjunct council. Provides that the adjunct council will make recommendations to the Partnership regarding youth mental health, including, but not limited to, identifying barriers to youth feeling supported by and empowered by the system of mental health and treatment providers, barriers perceived by youth in accessing mental health services, gaps in the mental health system, available resources in schools, including youth's perceptions and experiences with outreach personnel, agency websites, and informational materials, methods to destigmatize mental health services, and how to improve State policy concerning student mental health. Provides that the council shall meet at least 4 times annually. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that the Partnership shall include an adjunct council comprised of no more than 6 youth aged 14 to 25 and (rather than no more than) 4 representatives of 4 different community-based organizations (instead of 3 representatives of 3 different community based organizations) that focus on youth mental health. Provides that, of the community-based organizations that focus on youth mental health, one of the community-based organizations shall be led by an LGBTQ-identified person, one of the community-based organizations shall be led by a person of color, and one of the community-based organizations shall be led by a woman (instead of each community-based organization shall be led by an LGBTQ-identified person, a person of color, or a woman). Provides that, of the representatives appointed to the council from the community-based organizations, at least one representative shall be LGBTQ-identified, at least one representative shall be a person of color, and at least one representative shall be a woman.

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 (rather than January 1, 2023) that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024 that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide coverage for prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act (rather than only a physician).

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; other activities subject to licensure; exemptions; the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board; examinations; qualifications; inactive status; use of title; investigation, notice, and hearing; record of hearing; motion for rehearing; orders and certified copies; certification of records and receipt; and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Repeals provisions concerning Social Security Numbers on license application; rosters; and surrender of license. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2028. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 30/5 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-5 225 ILCS 30/10 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-10 225 ILCS 30/12 new 225 ILCS 30/15 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-15 225 ILCS 30/15.5 225 ILCS 30/17 225 ILCS 30/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-20 225 ILCS 30/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-30 225 ILCS 30/35 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-35 225 ILCS 30/40 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-40 225 ILCS 30/45 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-45 225 ILCS 30/70 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-70 225 ILCS 30/75 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-75 225 ILCS 30/76 new 225 ILCS 30/80 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-80 225 ILCS 30/100 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-100 225 ILCS 30/105 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-105 225 ILCS 30/110 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-110 225 ILCS 30/125 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-125 225 ILCS 30/140 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-140 225 ILCS 30/165 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-165 225 ILCS 30/175 from Ch. 111, par. 8401-175 225 ILCS 30/37 rep. 225 ILCS 30/90 rep. 225 ILCS 30/150 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill and makes the following changes. Includes various additions and changes to the definitions. Provides that no person may provide, offer to provide, or attempt to provide medical nutrition therapy whether for remuneration or hold oneself out as a licensed dietitian nutritionist or qualified provider of nutrition care services unless the person is licensed in accordance with the Act. Provides that any person who provides, offers to provide, attempts to provide, or holds oneself out as qualified, licensed, or being able to provide medical nutrition therapy or holds oneself out as licensed or qualified to practice dietetics and nutrition without being licensed under the Act shall pay a civil penalty to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. Provides that the Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity. Provides that the civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. Provides that a licensed dietitian nutritionist may order patient or resident diets. Provides updated provisions concerning exemptions from the Act. Provides that 4 (instead of 2) of the Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Board members shall be a registered dietitian. Includes updated provisions on qualifications for a dietitian nutritionist. Provides that an individual licensed as a dietitian in the State as of the effective date of the Act shall be eligible to maintain and renew a license as a licensed dietitian nutritionist in the State consistent with the Act if the individual meets the renewal requirements set forth in the Act. Provides that the use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or provide medical nutrition therapy unless the individual is licensed under the Act. Provides for the use of an order enjoining a violation or enforcing compliance under this Act by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Effective January 1, 2023, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately.

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Division of Real Estate General Fund. Repeals provisions creating the Real Estate Audit Fund, the Home Inspector Administration Fund, and the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Fund. Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning requirements for an auctioneer license and application; expiration, renewal, and continuing education; fees and disposition of funds; grounds for disciplinary actions; returned checks and dishonored credit card charges; and the Auction Advisory Board. Creates provisions concerning confidentiality; citations; illegal discrimination; and no private right of action. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Board; fidelity insurance and segregation of accounts; licenses, renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; and fees. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; renewal of licenses; unlicensed practice; civil penalties; and surcharges. Creates provisions concerning illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; requirements for license as a residential leasing agent; good moral character; offices; expiration and renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements; agency relationship disclosure; dual agency; grounds for discipline; citations; restoration of a suspended or revoked license; administrative review venue; the Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board; and licensing of education providers. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; renewal of licenses; and the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act concerning qualifications for registration, reports, and good moral character. Amends the Professional Limited Liability Company Act concerning the nature of business. Amends the Real Estate License Act of 2000 concerning broker licensure. Repeals the Real Estate Regulation Transfer Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except provisions repealing provisions of the State Finance Act take effect July 1, 2023. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 458/15-15 Removes language providing that the designated community association manager or the community association management firm must provide a current certificate of fidelity insurance and a current certificate of general liability and errors and omissions to all community associations to which it provides community association management services no later than 10 days following the renewal date of the insurance. Provides instead that the community association manager or the community association management firm shall provide a current certificate of fidelity insurance and a current certificate of general liability and errors and omissions to a community association for which it provides community association management services within 10 days of a request for such certificates by the community association for its records. Removes language providing that funds shall not be commingled with the supervising community association manager's or community association management firm's funds. Makes other changes. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Changes references from January 1, 2023 to July 1, 2023 and a reference from July 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023. Changes the effective date for Section 10 to October 1, 2023 (rather than July 1, 2023).

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Provides that citations and notice of violations may be sent to an employer by email to an email address previously designated by the employer for purposes of receiving notice. Provides that a public employer that intentionally violates specified provisions may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation (rather than $10,000). Provides that a person may not discharge or in any way discriminate against an employee because the employee has discussed health or safety concerns with a co-worker or authorized employee representative. Provides that in discrimination actions the Department of Labor shall be represented by the Attorney General. Makes changes in provisions concerning occupational safety and health standards; employers' records; informal review; and hearings. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: In provisions concerning discrimination against employees, provides that a person may not discharge or in any way discriminate against an employee because the employee has reported potential violations of the Act to a member of management with authority to address the concerns (rather than discussed health or safety concerns with a co-worker or authorized employee representative). House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 820 ILCS 219/25 820 ILCS 219/60 820 ILCS 219/65 820 ILCS 219/80 820 ILCS 219/85 820 ILCS 219/90 820 ILCS 219/100 820 ILCS 219/110 Adds reference to: 820 ILCS 140/2 from Ch. 48, par. 8b Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the One Day Rest In Seven Act. Provides that specified provisions of the Act do not apply to employees for whom work hours, days of work, and rest periods are established through the collective bargaining process.

Amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that until June 30, 2024, the service retirement pension of a service retirement pensioner shall not be cancelled if the service retirement pensioner is employed in a subject shortage area and the employer that is employing the service retirement pensioner meets specified requirements. Provides that an employer of a teacher who is unable to continue employment with the employer because of documented illness, injury, or disability that occurred after being hired by the employer is exempt from specified job posting requirements for 90 school days, but must on an ongoing basis comply with those requirements. Provides that the employer must submit documentation of its compliance to the regional superintendent. Provides that upon receiving satisfactory documentation from the employer, the regional superintendent shall certify the employer's compliance with the requirements to the Fund. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2023, the Department of Children and Family Services shall implement a 3-year pilot program of additional resources for families receiving Extended Family Support Program services from the Department for the purpose of supporting relative caregivers. Provides that these resources may include, but are not limited to: (i) wraparound case management services, (ii) home visiting services for caregivers with children under the age of 5, and (iii) parent mentors for caregivers with children over the age of 3. Provides that the resources provided by the pilot program are voluntary and refusing such resources shall not be used as evidence of neglect of a child. Requires the Department to arrange for an independent evaluation of the pilot program to determine whether the pilot program is successfully supporting families receiving Extended Family Support Program services and preventing entrance into the foster care system. Provides that the evaluation will support determining whether there is a long-term cost benefit to continuing the pilot program. Provides that at the end of the 3-year pilot program, the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings of the evaluation. Requires the report to state whether the Department intends to continue the pilot program and the rationale for its decision. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Permits the Department of Children and Family Services to consult with independent partners to review Extended Family Support Program services and advise if additional services are needed prior to the start of the 3-year pilot program scheduled to be implemented on January 1, 2023. Provides that the services for the Extended Family Support Program are expanded given the program's inclusion in the Family First Prevention Services Act's targeted populations. Sets forth other targeted populations. Provides that funding through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act shall be spent on services to prevent children and youth who are candidates for foster care from coming into care and allow them to remain with their families. Provides that the Department shall arrange for an independent evaluation of the pilot program to determine whether the pilot program is successfully supporting families receiving Extended Family Support Program services or Family First Prevention Program services. Effective immediately.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that special speed limits while passing schools apply to local, county, or State roadways. Increases the fine for speeding in a school zone to $250 for a first offense (instead of $150) and $500 for a subsequent offense (instead of $300). Includes State roads in the definition of "park zone street". Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and removes language increasing the fines for speeding in a school zone.

Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department of Public Health to create within the Office of Health Promotion the Division of Men's Health. Provides that the Division shall concentrate on raising awareness of specified health issues specific to men. Provides that the Division shall complete an annual assessment in collaboration with the schools of public health in Illinois of the status of men's health and recommend policy developments to address those needs and identify the services needed. Requires the Division to review the assessment and make recommendations to the General Assembly. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Removes language requiring the Division of Men's Health to be created within the Office of Health Promotion.

Amends the School Code. Provides that all school boards shall waive fees assessed by the district for each student with a parent who is a veteran with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that all school boards shall waive fees assessed by the district for each student with a parent who is a veteran or active duty military personnel (only veteran in the introduced bill) with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.