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D Illinois Senate · District 15 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Napoleon Harris

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Total votes
16,052
all sessions
Attendance
86%
1,682 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 87% of chamber peers
Sponsored
786
bills & resolutions
Among the lowest in the chamber
Committees
6
assignments
786 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
786
Primary
139
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Co-sponsor SB 4241
Failed · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
PREDATORY LOANS-PAWNBROKERS

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.

Failed Jan 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 562
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
HOME INSPECTOR LICENSE

Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Provides that all applicants and licensees shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and inform the Department of any change of address or email address within 14 days. Provides that the Department may adopt rules to permit the issuance of citations to any licensee for failure to comply with the continuing education requirements set forth in the Act or as established by rule. Provides that all applicants for a home inspector license and all licensees shall maintain general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $100,000 with deductibles of not more than $2,500. Provides that except as otherwise expressly provided, nothing in the Act shall be construed to grant to any person a private right of action for damages or to enforce the provisions of the Act or the rules adopted under the Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license, use of title, and exemptions; application for a home inspector license; renewal of a license; endorsement; continuing education renewal requirements; retention of records; grounds for disciplinary action; investigation, notice, and hearing; returned checks and dishonored credit card charges and penalty fees; violations, injunctions, and cease and desist orders; and education providers. Repeals a provision concerning peer review advisors. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to repeal the Home Inspector License Act on January 1, 2032. Effective January 1, 2022, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 441/5-25 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the licensing of home inspector entities required under the Act does not apply to an entity whose ownership structure is one licensed home inspector operating a sole proprietorship, a single member limited liability company, or a single shareholder corporation, and that home inspector is the only licensed home inspector performing inspections on the entity's behalf. Provides that the licensed home inspector who is the sole proprietor, sole shareholder, or single member of the company or entity shall comply with all other provisions of this Act. Provides that a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or entity shall, as a condition of licensure, designate a managing licensed home inspector. Provides that the managing home inspector of any home inspector entity shall be responsible for the actions of all licensed and unlicensed employees, agents, and representatives of that home inspector entity while it is providing a home inspection or home inspection service. Provides that it shall be grounds for disciplinary action if a licensee provides fees, gifts, waivers of liability, or other forms of compensation or gratuities to persons licensed under any real estate professional licensing act in this State as consideration or inducement for the referral of business. Makes changes to provisions concerning definitions; application for home inspector license; pre-license education requirements; grounds for disciplinary action; and no private right of action. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.37 In provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act, provides for repeal of the Home Inspector License Act on January 1, 2027 (rather than January 1, 2032). Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.32 5 ILCS 80/4.37 225 ILCS 441/1-10 225 ILCS 441/1-12 new 225 ILCS 441/5-5 225 ILCS 441/5-10 225 ILCS 441/5-12 225 ILCS 441/5-16 225 ILCS 441/5-17 225 ILCS 441/5-20 225 ILCS 441/5-25 225 ILCS 441/5-30 225 ILCs 441/5-50 new 225 ILCS 441/10-10 225 ILCS 441/15-10 225 ILCS 441/15-10.1 new 225 ILCS 441/15-15 225 ILCS 441/15-20 225 ILCS 441/15-36 new 225 ILCS 441/15-55 225 ILCS 441/15-60 225 ILCS 441/20-5 225 ILCS 441/25-15 225 ILCS 441/25-27 225 ILCS 441/25-17 rep. Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 120/2 from Ch. 102, par. 42 5 ILCS 140/7.5 5 ILCS 830/10-5 20 ILCS 2605/2605-304 new 20 ILCS 2605/2605-605 20 ILCS 3930/7.9 new 30 ILCS 105/5.938 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-99 30 ILCS 105/6z-125 new 30 ILCS 715/3 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1703 430 ILCS 65/1.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-1.1 430 ILCS 65/3 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from Ch. 38, par. 83-3.1 430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 430 ILCS 65/5 from Ch. 38, par. 83-5 430 ILCS 65/6 from Ch. 38, par. 83-6 430 ILCS 65/6.2 new 430 ILCS 65/7 from Ch. 38, par. 83-7 430 ILCS 65/7.5 new 430 ILCS 65/8.2 430 ILCS 65/8.3 430 ILCS 65/8.4 new 430 ILCS 65/8.5 new 430 ILCS 65/9.5 430 ILCS 65/10 from Ch. 38, par. 83-10 430 ILCS 65/11 from Ch. 38, par. 83-11 430 ILCS 65/13.2 from Ch. 38, par. 83-13.2 430 ILCS 65/13.4 new 430 ILCS 66/10 430 ILCS 66/10.5 new 430 ILCS 66/10.6 new 430 ILCS 66/20 430 ILCS 66/30 430 ILCS 66/50 430 ILCS 66/55 430 ILCS 66/66 new 430 ILCS 66/70 430 ILCS 67/35 430 ILCS 67/40 520 ILCS 5/2.11 from Ch. 61, par. 2.11 520 ILCS 5/2.26 from Ch. 61, par. 2.26 520 ILCS 5/2.33 from Ch. 61, par. 2.33 520 ILCS 5/2.34 from Ch. 61, par. 2.34 720 ILCS 5/24-3 from Ch. 38, par. 24-3 720 ILCS 5/24-8 725 ILCS 5/112A-14 from Ch. 38, par. 112A-14 730 ILCS 5/5-4-3a Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Creates the Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force to identify and research all available grants, resources, and revenue that may be applied for and used by all entities responsible for reporting federal and State firearms prohibitors to the Illinois State Police and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Provides that under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, these reporting entities include, but are not limited to, hospitals, courts, law enforcement and corrections. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force may meet in person or virtually and shall issue a written report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before July 1, 2022. Repeals the Task Force provisions on July 1, 2027. Amends the Gun Trafficking Information Act. In a provision requiring the Illinois State Police to make certain information publicly available regarding firearms used in the commission of crimes, provides that the information shall include annual statistical information concerning Firearm Owner's Identification Card and concealed carry license applications, revocations, and compliance with a specified provision of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, firearm restraining order dispositions, and firearm dealer license certification inspections. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a portal for use by federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies, including Offices of the State's Attorneys and the Office of the Attorney General to capture a report of persons whose Firearm Owner's Identification Cards have been revoked or suspended. Provides that the portal is for law enforcement purposes only. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall develop an Internet-based system upon which the serial numbers of firearms that have been reported stolen are available for public access for individuals to ensure any firearms are not reported stolen prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm under a provision concerning transfer of firearms. Requires the Illinois State Police to have the Internet-based system completed and available for use by July 1, 2022. Provides that beginning January 1, 2024, any person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall, before selling or transferring the firearms, contact the Illinois State Police with the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card number to determine the validity of the transferee's or purchaser's Firearm Owner's Identification Card and initiate and complete an automated search of its criminal history record information files and those of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and of the files of the Department of Human Services relating to mental health and developmental disabilities to obtain any felony conviction or patient hospitalization information which would disqualify a person from obtaining or require revocation of a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall develop an Internet-based system to conduct this check. Provides that each applicant for the issuance of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card may include a full set of his or her fingerprints in electronic format to the Illinois State Police. Provides that a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a licensee under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act shall not expire during the term of the licensee's concealed carry license. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall deny an application or shall revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued under the Act if the Illinois State Police finds that the applicant or person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance subject to a civil no contact order or a stalking no contact order. Provides that if a person who possesses a combined Firearm Owner's Identification Card and a concealed carry license becomes subject to suspension or revocation under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, but is otherwise eligible for a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the Illinois State Police shall ensure the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card status is not interrupted. Provides for email notifications and text messages from the Illinois State Police upon request of an applicant or card holder. Creates expanded rulemaking authority for the Illinois State Police concerning the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall continuously monitor relevant State and federal databases for firearms prohibitors and correlate those records with concealed carry license holders to ensure compliance with the Act and any other State and federal laws. Defines "firearms prohibitor". Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides in various provisions an exemption to carry a firearm on Department of Natural Resources property in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Makes conforming changes in various other Acts. Effective January 1, 2022, except that certain changes to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act take effect January 1, 2024. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that any person within this State who receives any firearm, stun gun, or taser from a person who is not a federally licensed firearm dealer shall provide a record of the transfer within 10 days of the transfer to a federally licensed firearm dealer and shall not be required to maintain a transfer record. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall maintain the transfer record for 20 years from date of receipt. Provides that a federally licensed firearm dealer may charge a fee not to exceed $25 to retain the record. Provides that the record shall be provided and maintained in either an electronic or paper format. Provides that the federally licensed firearm dealer shall not be liable for the accuracy of any information in the transfer record submitted pursuant to this provision.

Signed into law Jul 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4703
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INSURANCE-BILLING

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.

Signed into law Jul 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 5186
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
STATE GOVT-GENERAL MANDATES

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Removes a provision concerning a bi-monthly report on the progress of the Community Care Program. Amends the Illinois Coal and Energy Development Bond Act. Repeals specified provisions concerning bonds and investments. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Removes provisions concerning the reporting of allegations of adult students with disabilities. Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals provisions concerning cash flow borrowing and general funds liquidity. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Central Management Services to report on specified State agency reports. Amends the Community Services Act. Removes provisions concerning the creation and duties of a commission related to the financing for community services. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Repeals provisions concerning specified annual reports and a residential and transition treatment program for women. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides requirements concerning the selection of certified independent arbitrators for claims by former and current employees of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Repeals provision creating a Commission Review Board. Makes conforming and other changes. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 105/4.02 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with a change. Removes a provision amending the Illinois Act on the Aging concerning a bi-monthly report on the progress of the Community Care Program. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Deletes reference to: 30 ILCS 105/5h rep 30 ILCS 500/25-55 730 ILCS 5/3-5-3 rep. 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1.3 rep. 820 ILCS 305/18.1 820 ILCS 305/14.1 rep. Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 4103/20 20 ILCS 605/605-300 was 20 ILCS 605/46.2 20 ILCS 605/605-615 was 20 ILCS 605/46.19e 20 ILCS 605/605-680 20 ILCS 605/605-1040 rep. 20 ILCS 720/15 20 ILCS 720/20 20 ILCS 720/25 20 ILCS 720/30 20 ILCS 860/2 from Ch. 105, par. 532 20 ILCS 860/2a from Ch. 105, par. 532a 20 ILCS 3953/15 rep. 20 ILCS 3953/20 rep. 30 ILCS 780/5-30 415 ILCS 55/4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7454 105 ILCS 5/1B-8 from Ch. 122, par. 1B-8 105 ILCS 5/1F-25 105 ILCS 5/1F-90 105 ILCS 5/2-3.146 105 ILCS 5/10-21.9 from Ch. 122, par. 10-21.9 105 ILCS 5/34-18.5 from Ch. 122, par. 34-18.5 105 ILCS 5/1F-62 rep. 105 ILCS 5/2-3.33a rep. 105 ILCS 5/2-3.128 rep. 105 ILCS 5/18-8.10 rep. 105 ILCS 5/21-5e rep. 105 ILCS 5/34-83 rep. 115 ILCS 5/2 from Ch. 48, par. 1702 5 ILCS 375/11 from Ch. 127, par. 531 20 ILCS 2705/2705-255 was 20 ILCS 2705/49.14 20 ILCS 4005/8.6 30 ILCS 105/5.970 new 30 ILCS 105/5.971 new 30 ILCS 105/5.972 new 30 ILCS 105/5.973 new 30 ILCS 105/5.974 new 30 ILCS 105/5.975 new 30 ILCS 105/5.976 new 30 ILCS 105/6z-75 30 ILCS 105/6z-126 30 ILCS 105/8.20 from Ch. 127, par. 144.20 30 ILCS 105/8.25 from Ch. 127, par. 144.25 30 ILCS 105/8.27 from Ch. 127, par. 144.27 30 ILCS 105/8.33 from Ch. 127, par. 144.33 30 ILCS 105/8f 30 ILCS 425/2 from Ch. 127, par. 2802 30 ILCS 750/9-4.2 from Ch. 127, par. 2709-4.2 30 ILCS 750/9-5.2 from Ch. 127, par. 2709-5.2 30 ILCS 750/23-1 from Ch. 127, par. 2723-1 50 ILCS 727/1-10 70 ILCS 215/8 from Ch. 85, par. 1250.8 110 ILCS 947/52 110 ILCS 967/15-30 225 ILCS 230/1011 from Ch. 111, par. 7861 305 ILCS 5/12-10.7 305 ILCS 20/10 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 1410 415 ILCS 5/4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1004 415 ILCS 5/9.9 415 ILCS 5/22.8 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1022.8 415 ILCS 85/5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 7955 520 ILCS 10/10 from Ch. 8, par. 340 625 ILCS 5/11-1429 730 ILCS 5/5-9-1.8 805 ILCS 8/5-10 815 ILCS 505/7 from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 267 20 ILCS 690/Act rep. 20 ILCS 1305/10-20 rep. 20 ILCS 2310/2310-370 rep. 20 ILCS 2705/2705-610 rep. 20 ILCS 3930/9.2 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.216 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.480 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.502 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.524 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.578 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.638 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.655 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.662 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.718 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.732 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.838 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.917 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.923 rep. 30 ILCS 105/5.925 rep. 30 ILCS 105/6y rep. 30 ILCS 105/6z-68 rep. 30 ILCS 105/6z-71 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.8b rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.23 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.25b rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.25d rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.41 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.42 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.43 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.44 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.45 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.46 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.47 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.48 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.49 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.50 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.52 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8.55 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8d rep. 30 ILCS 105/8e rep. 30 ILCS 105/8h rep. 30 ILCS 105/8i rep. 30 ILCS 105/8m rep. 30 ILCS 105/8n rep. 30 ILCS 105/8o rep. 30 ILCS 105/9.07 rep. 30 ILCS 105/8r rep. 30 ILCS 105/14.2 rep. 30 ILCS 105/24.12 rep. 30 ILCS 105/24.13 rep. 30 ILCS 105/25.2 rep. 30 ILCS 105/25.5 rep. 30 ILCS 605/8.2 rep. 30 ILCS 750/Art. 3 rep. 415 ILCS 85/7 rep. 430 ILCS 65/5.1 rep. 20 ILCS 105/4.02 from Ch. 23, par. 6104.02 820 ILCS 230/0.05 new 820 ILCS 245/1.5 new 820 ILCS 250/0.05 new 820 ILCS 250/1 from Ch. 48, par. 1101 820 ILCS 255/1.5 110 ILCS 330/8a rep. 110 ILCS 340/Act rep. 110 ILCS 430/Act rep. 410 ILCS 155/10 20 ILCS 5156/5 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Adds provisions amending the State Finance Act to repeal provisions concerning various special funds. Amends the Illinois Future of Work Act. Provides that the Illinois Future of Work Task Force shall submit its final report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than June 1, 2022 (rather than May 1, 2022). Adds provisions amending the School Code. Repeals provisions concerning the School District Emergency Financial Assistance Fund, audit adjustments to State aid claims for alternative education programs, the Giant Steps Autism Center for Excellence pilot program, job training programs, posting of high-skilled manufacturing teaching resources, fast growth grants, the Alternative Route to Administrative Certification for National Board Certified Teachers, and the board of examiners. Amends the Illinois Coal and Energy Development Bond Act. Repeals specified provisions concerning bonds and investments. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Removes provisions concerning the reporting of allegations of adult students with disabilities. Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals provisions concerning cash flow borrowing and general funds liquidity. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Central Management Services to report on specified State agency reports. Amends the Community Services Act. Removes provisions concerning the creation and duties of a commission related to the financing for community services. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Repeals provisions concerning specified annual reports and a residential and transition treatment program for women. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Makes changes to provisions concerning the Community Care Program. Makes conforming changes. Adds provisions amending the Employee Washroom Act, the Work Under Compressed Air Act, the Underground Sewer Employee Safety Act, and the Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employees Act. Provides that those Acts are inoperative until and unless certain federal occupational safety and health standards cease to be in effect. Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act to repeal a provision concerning patient notice of observation status. Repeals the University of Illinois Gerontological Committee Act. Repeals the Illinois Health Policy Center Act. Amends the Health in All Policies Act to provide that the workgroup created under specified provisions shall submit its report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2022 (rather than December 31, 2020) and by December 31 of each year thereafter. Amends the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force Act. Provides that the Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2022 (rather than May 31, 2022). Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 3988
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
MISSING&MURDERED CHICAGO WOMEN

Creates the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Act. Creates the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women. Provides for the composition of the Task Force and its appointment and meetings. Provides that the Task Force must examine and report on the following: (1) the systemic causes behind violence that Chicago women and girls experience, including patterns and underlying factors that explain why disproportionately high levels of violence occur against Chicago women and girls, including underlying historical, social, economic, institutional, and cultural factors that may contribute to the violence; (2) appropriate methods for tracking and collecting data on violence against Chicago women and girls, including data on missing and murdered Chicago women and girls; (3) policies and institutions such as policing, child welfare, medical examiner practices, and other governmental practices that impact violence against Chicago women and girls and the investigation and prosecution of crimes of gender-related violence against Chicago residents; (4) measures necessary to address and reduce violence against Chicago women and girls; and (5) measures to help victims, victims' families, and victims' communities prevent and heal from violence that occurs against Chicago women and girls. Provides that the Task Force shall report annually to the General Assembly and the Governor on the work of the Task Force. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority or the Executive Director's designee, in consultation with the Director of the Illinois State Police and Chicago Police Superintendent, shall appoint the non-legislative members to the Task Force. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (rather than the Illinois State Police) shall provide meeting space and assistance as necessary for the Task Force to conduct its work. Provides that the chair of the Task Force may call electronic meetings of the Task Force. Provides that a member of the Task Force participating electronically shall be deemed present for purposes of establishing a quorum and voting. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Changes from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024 the date by which the Task Force must initially report its work to the Governor and General Assembly.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 5318
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INS-PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning cancer screenings, provides that a group policy of accident and health insurance that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment or services for illness on an expense-incurred basis and is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall provide coverage without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the benefits. Provides for coverage for an annual prostate cancer screening for male insureds. Defines "prostate cancer screening" as medically viable methods for the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer, including a digital rectal exam and the prostate-specific antigen test and associated laboratory work, and provides that the term includes subsequent follow-up testing as directed by a health care provider, including, but not limited to, urinary analysis, serum biomarkers, and medical imaging. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a group policy of accident and health insurance that provides coverage for hospital or medical treatment or services for illness on an expense-incurred basis and is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2024 (rather than the effective date of the amendatory Act) shall provide coverage, without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement, for specified methods of cancer testing. Specifies that the provisions do not apply to coverage of prostate cancer screenings to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account under the Internal Revenue Code. Defines "prostate cancer screening" to include medically necessary subsequent follow-up testing as directed by a health care provider (rather than subsequent follow-up testing as directed by a health care provider).

Signed into law Jun 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4126
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INVEST IN KIDS-SCHOLARSHIPS

Amends the Invest in Kids Act. Makes a formatting change to create a first priority group for eligible students who received a scholarship from a scholarship granting organization during the previous school year. Provides that qualified schools may establish a maximum scholarship amount, which may not exceed the necessary costs and fees for attendance at the qualified school. Provides that the qualified school shall notify the scholarship granting organization of its necessary costs and fees as well as any maximum scholarship amount set by the school. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Specifies that the maximum scholarship amount set by a qualified school is subject to the limitations provided under existing law.

Signed into law Jun 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4338
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INS-PRENATAL VITAMINS COVERAGE

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).

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4666
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
FUNERAL DIRECTOR-VARIOUS

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code is repealed on January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2023). Amends the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing Code. Defines "email address of record". Removes a provision providing that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall maintain rosters of the licensees and those whose licenses were suspended, revoked, denied renewal, or otherwise disciplined. Provides that licensees shall provide a valid email address to the Department and inform of any change of the email address. Removes a provision that provides that licensees who have not engaged in the practice of funeral directing for at least 40 years by January 1, 2016 shall not receive the continuing education exemption after that date. Provides that the Department shall determine an inactive licensee's fitness to resume active status and may require successful completion of a practical examination or any other method the Department deems appropriate. Provides that the licensee is authorized to effect a final disposition of unclaimed cremated remains if no person lawfully entitled to the custody of the remains makes or has made a proper request for them within 60 days (instead of 1 year) of the date of death of the cremated person. Allows licenses to be applied for electronically. Allows the written notice of proceedings to be served by email. Provides that the Department shall provide a certified shorthand reporter to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings at specified hearings. Includes additional factors that the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Licensing and Disciplinary Board may take into consideration in making recommendations for any disciplinary action. Provides that any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds one's self out as a funeral director, embalmer, or embalmer intern without being licensed shall pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense. Repeals provisions concerning: Social Security Numbers on license applications; consent orders; and conflicts of interest. Makes other changes. Provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.33 5 ILCS 80/4.38 225 ILCS 41/1-10 225 ILCS 41/1-15 225 ILCS 41/1-30 225 ILCS 41/5-7 225 ILCS 41/5-10 225 ILCS 41/5-15 225 ILCS 41/5-18 225 ILCS 41/5-20 225 ILCS 41/10-7 225 ILCS 41/10-20 225 ILCS 41/10-30 225 ILCS 41/10-43 225 ILCS 41/15-10 225 ILCS 41/15-15 225 ILCS 41/15-18 225 ILCS 41/15-20 225 ILCS 41/15-21 225 ILCS 41/15-22 225 ILCS 41/15-30 225 ILCS 41/15-40 225 ILCS 41/15-41 225 ILCS 41/15-65 225 ILCS 41/15-75 225 ILCS 41/15-80 225 ILCS 41/15-91 225 ILCS 41/10-22 rep. 225 ILCS 41/15-17 rep. 225 ILCS 41/15-100 rep. Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 140/7.5 225 ILCS 510/3 from Ch. 111, par. 953 225 ILCS 510/5 from Ch. 111, par. 955 225 ILCS 510/7 from Ch. 111, par. 957 225 ILCS 510/13 from Ch. 111, par. 963 225 ILCS 510/14 from Ch. 111, par. 964 225 ILCS 510/14.1 225 ILCS 510/14.3 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Defines "covenant not to compete" and "employee". Changes the definitions of "health care facility" and "nurse". Provides that an application for licensure shall contain evidence of general and professional liability insurance (rather than only professional liability insurance) in the amount of at least $1,000,000 (instead of $500,000) per incident and $3,000,000 (instead of $1,000,000) in the aggregate and workers' compensation coverage (rather than only in the aggregate). Provides that for the renewal of a license, the licensee shall also submit an attestation detailing specified information. Provides that prior to employing, assigning, or referring a certified nurse aide to a position at a health care employer or long-term facility, the nurse agency shall review the information provided on the Health Care Worker Registry to verify that the certified nurse aide is not ineligible for the position. Provides that knowingly employing, assigning, or referring to a health care facility a nurse or certified nurse aid with an illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued diploma, registration, license, certificate, or background study constitutes negligent hiring and is a violation of the Act. Changes the minimum standards for the operation of nurse agencies. Provides that no less than 100% of the nurse or certified nurse aide hourly rate shall be paid to the nurse or certified nurse aide employee. Provides that nurse agencies are prohibited from entering into covenants not to compete with nurses and certified nurse aides. Provides that a nurse agency shall submit a report quarterly to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for each health care entity with whom the agency contracts. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall publish on its website the reports yearly by county. Provides that the Department of Labor shall compel production of the maintained records by the nurse agencies. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall establish a system of reporting complaints against a health care staffing agency. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall publish on its website how an interested party may submit a complaint of a violation of the Act to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that complaints against a nurse agency shall be investigated by the Department of Labor. Increases the civil penalty for violation of the Act to $10,000 per occurrence (currently $1,000 per day for each violation). Provides that any nurse staffing agency that has been found not to have paid an employee 100% of the hourly wage rate identified in the contract shall be liable to the employee for the actual amount of the underpayment, plus damages of 5% of the amount of the underpayment. Provides that a contract entered into on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act between the nurse agency and health care facility must contain specified provisions. Provides that a party's failure to comply with the requirements of the provisions concerning a contract between a nurse agency and a health care facility shall be a defense to the enforcement of a contract between a nurse agency and a health care facility. Provides that a prevailing party may recover specified damages, specified fees and costs, and other relief for each violation. Makes other changes. Makes a corresponding change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective July 1, 2022.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor HB 4645
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EQUITY IN HEALTH CARE ACT

Creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act. Contains the findings of the General Assembly. Creates the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Repayment Program and the Equity and Representation in Health Care Workforce Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a health care professional, medical facility, or behavioral health provider may apply to the Department for loan repayment assistance under the Program. Provides that, in order to be eligible for loan repayment under the Act, the health care professional or behavioral health provider shall comply with specified requirements. Requires the Department to submit an annual report with specified requirements to the General Assembly and the Governor. Contains provisions regarding the adoption of rules by the Department. Contains other provisions. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that loan repayment and scholarship program funds are subject to appropriation. Provides that an individual who is awarded a loan repayment authorized under the Act shall not receive concurrent loan repayments through any other Illinois or federal loan repayment program. Requires the Department of Public Health to share information about the application process for a scholarship or loan repayment under the Act prominently on the Department's website, as well as with specified Illinois-based health care training programs and institutions of higher education. Requires recipients who fail to meet their obligations to pay to the Department a sum of at least 1.5 times plus 7% interest annually (rather than a sum equal to) the amount of the received moneys. Contains provisions for waiver or deferment of a recipient's obligation under the Act. Provides that the Act is effective January 1, 2023. Makes other changes. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that a nurse is a "health care professional". Removes language providing that a certified nurse midwife is a "health care professional". Defines "nurse" as a person who is licensed as a licensed practical nurse or as a registered nurse under the Nurse Practice Act.

Signed into law May 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor
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