Sen. Elgie Sims

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning notices of cancellation. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/143.15 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 60/22 from Ch. 111, par. 4400-22 225 ILCS 65/70-5 was 225 ILCS 65/10-45 225 ILCS 95/21 from Ch. 111, par. 4621 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall not revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, refuse to issue or renew, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against the license or permit issued under the Acts to a physician, registered nurse, advance practice registered nurse, or physician assistant based solely upon the license of a physician, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant being revoked or disciplined by any state or territory for the provision of, authorization of, or participation in any health care, medical service, or procedure related to an abortion on the basis that such health care, medical service, or procedure related to an abortion is unlawful or prohibited in that state or territory, if the provision of, authorization of, or participation in that health care, medical service, or procedure related to an abortion is not unlawful or prohibited in the State. Effective immediately.

Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a license required to engage in the business of making loans of money in a principal amount not exceeding $40,000.

Amends the Statute on Statutes. Makes a technical change in a Section regarding the application of the Act.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that certain property located in Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich, Thornton, or Worth Township may be certified by the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority, the Cook County Land Bank Development Authority, or both collectively, as a southland reactivation site. Sets forth valuation procedures for southland reactivation property. Provides that, for the first 3 tax years after the property is certified as southland reactivation property, the aggregate tax liability for the property shall be no greater than $100,000 per year. Provides that, beginning with the fourth tax year after the property is certified as southland reactivation property and continuing through the twelfth tax year after the property is certified as southland reactivation property, the property's tax liability shall be increased over the tax liability for the preceding year by 5% or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. Effective immediately.

Amends the Redistricting Transparency and Public Participation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Redistricting Transparency and Public Participation Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency operates a motor vehicle inspection station or contracts with one or more parties to operate an inspection station on its behalf, the Agency shall locate the station so that the owners of vehicles subject to inspection reside within 5 (rather than 12) miles of an official inspection station. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/13C-10 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/13C-80 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that, by October 1, 2022, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency shall submit a report to the General Assembly containing its plan to replace the dismantled official inspection stations located in the City of Chicago. Provides that the plan shall consist of either a pilot program or a permanent replacement program, and shall provide information on the locations of the new stations within the City of Chicago, information on potential vendors that may best supply and manage such stations, and a target date for full operation of all stations. Provides that the Agency shall issue a request for proposals related to its plan by January 1, 2023. Provides that the described plan shall also contain a timeline of actions, shall include procurement of services, technology, equipment, and other elements necessary to replace the former vehicle testing lanes, and shall state whether the replacement stations in the City of Chicago will utilize permanent self-service kiosks. Provides that the plan shall also include the Agency's strategy of how best to inform people of the location and hours of operation of the new official inspection stations and conduct an informational campaign. Provides that any contracts given as a result of the plan shall adhere to State procurement requirements, and that the State shall consider contracting with minority-owned businesses. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 4 Provides that the described plan shall provide information on the proposed locations (rather than the locations) of the new stations within the City of Chicago and information on programs implemented in other states (rather than information on potential vendors that may best supply and manage such stations). Provides that the described plan shall state whether the replacement stations in the City of Chicago will utilize permanent self-service kiosks and other services (rather than only permanent self-service kiosks).

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the assessor in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants shall include compulsory sales when revising assessments. Provides that the board of review in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants shall include compulsory sales in reviewing and correcting assessments and shall consider whether the compulsory sale would otherwise be considered an arm's length transaction. Effective immediately.

Amends the Automatic Contract Renewal Act. Provides that the clear and conspicuous disclosure of an automatic renewal clause displayed during the contract formation process must require the consumer to affirmatively consent to the renewal terms. Provides for additional notice requirements concerning contracts that automatically renew for a specified term of more than one month unless the consumer cancels the contract. Provides for additional notice requirements concerning contracts that allow the consumer to accept a free gift or trial as part of an automatic renewal offer before the consumer makes any payment, or where such contract entitles the consumer to an introductory reduced, promotional, or discounted rate before the customer begins paying the full rate. Provides that a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that allows consumers to accept an automatic renewal or continuous service offer online shall allow a consumer to terminate the automatic renewal or continuous service exclusively online, at will, and without engaging any further steps that obstruct or delay the consumer's ability to terminate the automatic renewal or continuous service immediately. Defines "clear and conspicuous".

Creates the Rebuild Illinois Mental Health Workforce Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to preserve and expand access to Medicaid community mental health care in Illinois to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and avoid the criminalization of mental health conditions. Establishes add-on payments for the following community mental health services to be paid beginning with State Fiscal Year 2023 and continuing for each State fiscal year thereafter: individual therapy services; community support-individual services; case management services; and assertive community treatment services. Requires monthly directed payments to community mental health providers of community support team services or assertive community treatment services. Provides that such directed payments shall be based on the number of Medicaid users, as defined, who receive services from the provider in the base year. Provides that the add-on payments established under the Act shall apply to Medicaid services provided by a contracted managed care organization or entity and services paid for directly by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Provides that no base Medicaid rate or Medicaid rate add-on payment or any other payment for the provision of Medicaid community mental health services in place on July 1, 2021 shall be diminished or changed to make the reimbursement changes required under the Act. Requires the Department to apply for federal approval to implement the Act. Provides that implementation of the add-on payments is conditioned on the receipt of federal financial participation for such payments. Effective immediately.