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Sen. Mike Hastings

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Attendance
92%
982 missed
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99%
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1,104
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Lower than 77% of chamber peers
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Co-sponsor SB 573
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
VEH CD-SOS-VARIOUS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "uniform invoice". Authorizes the Secretary of State to use commercially available title history services. Makes changes concerning odometer disclosure requirements. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to issue a certificate of title in the name of the dealership if the surrendered certificate of title has no additional space to assign the certificate of title. Makes changes concerning requirements for a licensed seller who sells, transfers, or wholesales a vehicle out of State. Provides that a good faith purchaser of a vehicle for value takes free of any undisclosed liens unless the purchaser has notice of such liens. Provides that the Secretary may remove a franchise affiliate's lien. Provides that a registration permit for 90 (instead of 30) days may be provided for a fee of $13. Makes electric motorcycles subject to additional fees for electric vehicles and allows vanity and personalized plates to be issued to owners of electric vehicles. Provides that certain military plates may be (i) transferred, upon death of the owner, to the surviving spouse; and (ii) reclassified without a replacement fee. In the Chapter concerning the licensing of vehicle dealers, makes changes to the definition of "established place of business". Provides that applicants for certain licenses shall disclose specified information related to persons liable for the performance of the dealership. Prohibits a licensee with a surrendered or revoked license from being named on an application for a subsequent license and from working for another licensee in a recordkeeping, management, or financial position. Prohibits a licensee from permitting an individual who is not an agent of the licensee to purchase a vehicle at an auction. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the contents of the introduced bill and makes the following changes: Provides that, beginning with the 2023 registration year, upon the request of the vehicle owner, an electric vehicle owner may register an electric vehicle with any qualifying registration, and an additional $100 surcharge shall be collected in addition to the applicable registration fee. Provides that the $100 additional fee is to identify the vehicle as an electric vehicle. Provides that the $100 additional fee is an annual, flat fee that shall be based on an applicant's new or existing registration year for the vehicle's corresponding weight category. Provides that a designation as an electric vehicle shall not alter a vehicle's registration. Provides that $1 of the additional fees shall be deposited into the Secretary of State Special Services Fund and the remainder of the additional fees shall be deposited into the Road Fund. Provides that the Secretary shall adopt any rules necessary to implement the new provisions. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Removes language providing that a purchaser of a vehicle who obtains a security interest in a vehicle in good faith for value takes free of any undisclosed liens unless the purchaser has notice of such liens and that, upon the perfection of the security interest, the Secretary of State shall invalidate the undisclosed lienholder's interest in the vehicle subject to an investigation by the Secretary of State Department of Police. Removes language allowing only a licensed dealer to use the reassignment portion included on a certificate of title to reassign a vehicle to another licensed dealer. Makes conforming changes and corrects typographical errors. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to: 625 ILCS 5/3-100.2 Provides that, no later than July 1, 2022 (instead of July 1, 2021), the Secretary of State shall implement, manage, and administer an electronic lien and title system and establish by administrative rule the standards and procedures relating to the management and implementation of the system.

Signed into law Jul 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 259
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
IMDMA-CHILDREN-RELOCATION

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows a court to order the relocation of a child on a temporary basis before the entry of a final allocation judgment if it is in the best interests of the child. Provides that a temporary relocation shall not prejudice either parent in the allocation of parental responsibilities contained in a final allocation judgment.

Signed into law Jul 23, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor HB 3308
Signed into law · Illinois House · Co-sponsor
INS-TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Includes the delivery of covered health care services by way of telephone usage in the definition of "telehealth services". Provides that health care services that are covered under an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance must be covered when delivered via telehealth services when clinically appropriate, subject to specified conditions (rather than requiring an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance to comply with specified conditions if it provides coverage for telehealth services). Provides that patient cost-sharing may be no more than if the health care service were delivered in person. Provides that no excepted benefit policy may deny or reduce any benefit to a patient based on the use of clinically appropriate telehealth services in the course of satisfying the policy's benefit criteria. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning health care services that are covered under an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that must be covered when delivered via telehealth services when clinically appropriate, provides that reimbursement to a health care provider for telehealth services for behavioral health services provided through an interactive telecommunications system shall be made on the same basis, in the same manner, and at the same rate as would be applied for the same services if they had been delivered in-person and shall include reasonable compensation to a facility that serves as the originating site at the time a telehealth service is rendered. Provides that with respect to telehealth benefits provided in an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance, insurers may not (rather than an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance may not) require patients to use a separate panel of health care providers to receive telehealth service coverage and reimbursement; create geographic or facility restrictions or requirements for telehealth services; require patients or health care providers to prove a hardship or access barrier before the approval of telehealth services for coverage or reimbursement; negotiate different contract rates for telehealth services and in-person services for behavioral health services; or impose upon telehealth services utilization review requirements that are unnecessary, duplicative, or unwarranted or impose any treatment limitations, prior authorization, documentation, or recordkeeping requirements that are more stringent than the requirements applicable to the same health care service when rendered in-person. Provides that health care providers shall determine the appropriateness of specific sites, technology platforms, and technology vendors for a telehealth service, as long as delivered services adhere to privacy laws. Defines terms. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 215 ILCS 5/356z.43 new 225 ILCS 150/5 225 ILCS 150/15 325 ILCS 20/3 from Ch. 23, par. 4153 325 ILCS 20/3b new 325 ILCS 20/11 from Ch. 23, par. 4161 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a health insurer shall reimburse a network provider for behavioral health services delivered through telehealth on at least the same basis and at the same rate as if delivered in-person. Provides that a health insurer may establish reasonable requirements and parameters for telehealth services. Further amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Creates the Telehealth Payment Parity Task Force to review and study the use of telehealth services in the State with respect to payment and reimbursement parity for health care providers providing such services. Sets forth provisions concerning election of a chairperson, compensation, and appointments of members of the Telehealth Payment Parity Task Force. Provides that the task force shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2021. Provides that the task force is dissolved on January 1, 2023. Amends the Telehealth Act. In provisions concerning use of telehealth, provides that services provided by telehealth shall be consistent with all federal and State privacy, security, and confidentiality laws. Provides that health care professionals shall determine the appropriateness of specific sites, technology platforms, and technology vendors for a telehealth service, as long as delivered services adhere to specified privacy laws. Provides that health care professionals shall maintain documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with specified provisions of the Illinois Administrative Code. Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act. Permits an early intervention provider to deliver via telehealth any type of early intervention services authorized under the Act to the extent of his or her scope of practice as established in his or her respective licensing Act consistent with the standards of care for in-person services. Requires parents to be informed of the availability of early intervention services provided through telehealth. Provides that parents shall make the final decision as to whether accepted early intervention services are delivered in person or via telehealth. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 215 ILCS 5/356z.43 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 100/5-45.8 new 225 ILCS 150/10 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall cover telehealth services, e-visits, and virtual check-ins rendered by a health care professional when clinically appropriate and medically necessary to insureds, enrollees, and members in the same manner as any other benefits covered under the policy. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance may provide reimbursement to a facility that serves as the originating site at the time a telehealth service is rendered. Sets forth provisions with which coverage for telehealth services shall comply. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident or health insurance shall notify health care professionals and facilities of any instructions necessary to facilitate billing for telehealth services, e-visits, and virtual check-ins. Provides that the Department of Insurance and the Department of Public Health shall commission a report to the General Assembly and shall submit the report by December 31, 2026. Provides that the Department of Insurance may adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that specified provisions are inoperative on and after January 1, 2028. Removes provisions concerning the Telehealth Payment Parity Task Force. Defines terms. Further amends the Telehealth Act. Changes a reference to "telehealth" to "telehealth services." Removes language that provides that health care professionals shall maintain documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with specified provisions of the Illinois Administrative Code. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 22, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary SB 258
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
IMDMA-HEALTH INSURANCE

Amends a Section of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act regarding health insurance coverage for children. Defines "insurance obligee" as an individual to whom a health insurance obligation is owed on behalf of a child and "insurance obligor" as an individual who has an obligation to provide health insurance for a child. Changes certain terminology in the Section to conform to the new defined terms. Deletes language providing that the court shall enter an order for health insurance coverage of the child upon the request of the obligee or the public office in charge of child support enforcement. Deletes certain requirements concerning the procedures and notice obligations governing an application for insurability following the entry of an order. Deletes language providing that the court shall order the obligor to reimburse the obligee for 50% of the premium for placing the child on his or her health insurance policy under certain circumstances. Deletes language providing that the court may order the obligor to reimburse the obligee for 100% of the premium for placing the child on his or her health insurance policy. Deletes language providing that the obligor shall be liable to the obligee for the dollar amount of the premiums that were not paid. Provides that an employer may eliminate a child from the insurance obligor's health insurance coverage if the employer no longer provides a group health insurance plan to any employees or the child is no longer eligible for coverage due to federal or State restrictions. Makes other changes.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 255
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor
FORECLOSURE-SALE CONFIRMATION

Amends the Mortgage Foreclosure Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the order confirming the sale of property may approve the mortgagee's fees and costs (i) arising between the entry of the judgment of foreclosure and the confirmation hearing, and (ii) incurred on or after the date of execution of an affidavit stating the amount due and prior to the judgment but not included in the judgment, those costs and fees to be allowable to the same extent as provided in the note and mortgage. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor SB 110
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
MEDICAID-WAGE ADJUSTERS

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, in applying the regional wage adjuster component of the RUG-IV 48 reimbursement methodology, no adjuster shall be lower than 0.95. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, but with the following change: provides that, in applying the regional wage adjuster component of the RUG-IV 48 reimbursement methodology, no adjuster shall be lower than 1.0 (rather than 0.95). Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 363
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
NON-TRANSPLANT ORGAN DONATION

Creates the Non-Transplant Organ Donation Regulation Act. Requires non-transplant organ donation organizations that acquire or transfer human bodies or human body parts for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science to register with the office of the Secretary of State and be licensed by the Department of Public Health. Contains requirements for license application, accreditation, renewal, and fees. Provides that the fees collected for the licensure and license renewal of non-transplant organ donation organizations shall be deposited into the Public Health Licensing Fund to be used by the Department for the administration and the enforcement of the Act. Provides that the Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license; assess civil penalties; and perform inspections under the Act. Provides requirements for donor consent forms, non-transplant anatomical donation and non-transplant anatomical material identification, donor records, and recordkeeping. Contains requirements regarding the labeling, packaging, and final disposition of human bodies or human body parts under the Act. Provides disciplinary action, including criminal penalties, for violation of the Act. Contains other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Health Licensing Fund. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: New Act 30 ILCS 105/5.935 new Adds reference to: 15 ILCS 305/35 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Creates the Task Force on Best Practices and Licensing of Non-Transplant Organ Donation Organizations to review and report on national standards for best practices in relation to the licensing and regulation of organizations that solicit or accept non-transplantation whole bodies and body parts. Provides for meetings and reporting requirements of the Task Force. Provides for appointment and membership requirements of the Task Force. Provides that the Office of the Secretary of State shall provide the Task Force with administrative and other support. Repeals provisions on July 1, 2022. Defines "Task Force". Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor SB 2232
Signed into law · Illinois Senate · Co-sponsor
SOS-EMERG RULES/LIBRARY GRANTS

Amends the Secretary of State Act. Modifies provisions concerning emergency powers to further allow the Secretary of State to adopt emergency rules concerning the expiration dates of driver's licenses, driving permits, monitoring device driving permits, restricted driving permits, identification cards, disabled parking placards and decals, and vehicle registrations. Removes provisions requiring the Governor to issue a statewide disaster proclamation in order for the Secretary of State to exercise specified powers. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Repeals provisions on January 1, 2022. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Library System Act. Increases the maximum per capita amount for State Librarian grants to public libraries from $1.25 per capita to $1.475 per capita. Increases State Librarian grants to school libraries from $0.75 per student to $0.885 per student and provides that the State Librarian shall endeavor to provide each school district that has a qualifying school library a total grant of at least $850 (rather than $750). Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2021 1 co-sponsor
Primary HB 1738
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Provides that all applicants and registrants under the Act shall provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which shall serve as the address of record and email address of record. Provides that nothing in the Act shall authorize registered interior designers to advertise services that they are prohibited to perform, including architecture or engineering services. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; board recommendations; investigations and notice of hearings; restoration of registrations; the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; confidentiality of information; and the General Professions Dedicated Fund. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Registered Interior Designers Act to January 1, 2032. Effective January 1, 2022, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 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 the repeal of the Registered Interior Designers Act on January 1, 2027 (rather than on January 1, 2032). Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.32 5 ILCS 80/4.37 225 ILCS 310/3 from Ch. 111, par. 8203 225 ILCS 310/3.1 new 225 ILCS 310/4 from Ch. 111, par. 8204 225 ILCS 310/4.5 225 ILCS 310/6 from Ch. 111, par. 8206 225 ILCS 310/7 from Ch. 111, par. 8207 225 ILCS 310/11 from Ch. 111, par. 8211 225 ILCS 310/14 from Ch. 111, par. 8214 225 ILCS 310/20 from Ch. 111, par. 8220 225 ILCS 310/23 from Ch. 111, par. 8223 225 ILCS 310/29 from Ch. 111, par. 8229 225 ILCS 310/30 from Ch. 111, par. 8230 Adds reference to: 225 ILCS 310/2 from Ch. 111, par. 8202 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Interior Design Title Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the public policy. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 310/2 Adds reference to: 50 ILCS 840/Act title 50 ILCS 840/1 was 50 ILCS 835/1 50 ILCS 840/5 was 50 ILCS 835/5 50 ILCS 840/7 was 50 ILCS 835/7 50 ILCS 840/10 was 50 ILCS 835/10 50 ILCS 840/15 was 50 ILCS 835/15 50 ILCS 840/20 was 50 ILCS 835/20 50 ILCS 840/25 was 50 ILCS 835/25 50 ILCS 840/30 was 50 ILCS 835/30 50 ILCS 840/35 was 50 ILCS 835/35 50 ILCS 840/40 was 50 ILCS 835/40 50 ILCS 840/45 50 ILCS 840/90 was 50 ILCS 835/90 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides for the reenactment of the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act and makes findings concerning the earlier reenactment by Public Act 102-9. Effective immediately.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 3743
Signed into law · Illinois House · Lead sponsor
BOXING&MARTIAL ARTS-SUNSET

Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2023, a promoter for an amateur full-contact martial arts contest shall obtain a permit issued by the Department under the requirements and standards set forth in the Act and the rules of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and that the Department shall not approve a sanctioning body. Allows for electronic notice or delivery in various situations. Requires additional documentation to be submitted to the Department by a promoter. Provides that an applicant over age 35 who has not competed in a professional or amateur contest within the last 12 (rather than 36) months preceding the application may be required to appear before the Department to determine his or her fitness to participate in a contest. Increases from $35,000 to $50,000 the maximum amount of fees charged on amounts over $500,000 and increases the time in which to pay the fees to the Department. Makes changes related to addresses and email addresses of record, State of Illinois Athletic Board membership and terms, powers of the Board, powers and duties of the Department, restricted contests and events, licenses, discipline and sanctions, investigations and hearings, fines, fees for amateur full-contact martial arts events, violations of the Act, and medical suspensions. Repeals or reorganizes provisions relating to the Director of Professional Regulation, registration of amateurs, unlicensed practice, qualifications for registration, and others. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act to January 1, 2032. Effective January 1, 2022, except provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act take effect immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that eye examinations may be provided by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or a licensed and certified therapeutic optometrist (rather than a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches). Corrects a cross-reference in provisions concerning medical suspensions. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.41 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.37 In provisions amending the Regulatory Sunset Act, changes the repeal date of the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act from January 1, 2032 to January 1, 2027. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.32 5 ILCS 80/4.37 225 ILCS 105/1 from Ch. 111, par. 5001 225 ILCS 105/1.4 new 225 ILCS 105/2 from Ch. 111, par. 5002 225 ILCS 105/6 from Ch. 111, par. 5006 225 ILCS 105/7 from Ch. 111, par. 5007 225 ILCS 105/8 from Ch. 111, par. 5008 225 ILCS 105/10 from Ch. 111, par. 5010 225 ILCS 105/11 from Ch. 111, par. 5011 225 ILCS 105/12 from Ch. 111, par. 5012 225 ILCS 105/13 from Ch. 111, par. 5013 225 ILCS 105/15 from Ch. 111, par. 5015 225 ILCS 105/16 from Ch. 111, par. 5016 225 ILCS 105/17 from Ch. 111, par. 5017 225 ILCS 105/17.7 225 ILCS 105/17.8 225 ILCS 105/17.9 225 ILCS 105/18 from Ch. 111, par. 5018 225 ILCS 105/19 from Ch. 111, par. 5019 225 ILCS 105/19.1 from Ch. 111, par. 5019.1 225 ILCS 105/19.5 225 ILCS 105/20 from Ch. 111, par. 5020 225 ILCS 105/21 from Ch. 111, par. 5021 225 ILCS 105/22 from Ch. 111, par. 5022 225 ILCS 105/23 from Ch. 111, par. 5023 225 ILCS 105/23.1 from Ch. 111, par. 5023.1 225 ILCS 105/24 from Ch. 111, par. 5024 225 ILCS 105/24.5 225 ILCS 105/25.1 225 ILCS 105/0.10 rep. 225 ILCS 105/10.1 rep. 225 ILCS 105/10.5 rep. 225 ILCS 105/11.5 rep. 225 ILCS 105/17.11 rep. 225 ILCS 105/17.12 rep. 225 ILCS 105/19.4 rep. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the powers and duties of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 225 ILCS 105/5 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 2605/2605-53 50 ILCS 750/2 from Ch. 134, par. 32 50 ILCS 750/3 from Ch. 134, par. 33 50 ILCS 750/5 from Ch. 134, par. 35 50 ILCS 750/6 from Ch. 134, par. 36 50 ILCS 750/6.2 new 50 ILCS 750/7 from Ch. 134, par. 37 50 ILCS 750/7.1 new 50 ILCS 750/8 from Ch. 134, par. 38 50 ILCS 750/10 from Ch. 134, par. 40 50 ILCS 750/10.3 50 ILCS 750/11.5 new 50 ILCS 750/14 from Ch. 134, par. 44 50 ILCS 750/15.2 from Ch. 134, par. 45.2 50 ILCS 750/15.2a from Ch. 134, par. 45.2a 50 ILCS 750/15.3 from Ch. 134, par. 45.3 50 ILCS 750/15.3a 50 ILCS 750/15.4 from Ch. 134, par. 45.4 50 ILCS 750/15.4a 50 ILCS 750/15.6 50 ILCS 750/15.6a 50 ILCS 750/15.6b 50 ILCS 750/17.5 50 ILCS 750/19 50 ILCS 750/20 50 ILCS 750/30 50 ILCS 750/40 50 ILCS 750/99 50 ILCS 750/9 rep. 50 ILCS 750/13 rep. 50 ILCS 750/17 rep. 50 ILCS 753/15 50 ILCS 840/15 was 50 ILCS 835/15 50 ILCS 840/45 new 50 ILCS 840/90 was 50 ILCS 835/90 65 ILCS 5/11-80-24 new 220 ILCS 5/13-406 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 13-406 220 ILCS 5/13-1200 220 ILCS 5/21-401 220 ILCS 5/21-1601 820 ILCS 130/2 from Ch. 48, par. 39s-2 820 ILCS 130/2.1 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Extends the repeal of the Act from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2023. Makes various changes to definitions. Provides that within 18 months of the awarding of a contract under the Public Utilities Act to provide Next Generation 9-1-1 service (rather than by December 31, 2021), every 9-1-1 system in Illinois, except in a municipality with a population over 500,000, shall provide next generation 9-1-1 service. Provides that a municipality with a population over 500,000 shall establish a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 network by December 31, 2023. Provides that the information registered by an emergency telephone system with the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator shall include the identification of the System Manager. Provides that an Emergency Telephone System Board has the power to designate a 9-1-1 System Manager, whose duties and responsibilities shall be set forth by the Emergency Telephone System Board in writing. Defines "System Manager". Provides that the installation of or connection to a telephone company's network of any automatic alarm, automatic alerting device, or mechanical dialer that causes the number 9-1-1 to be dialed in order to directly access emergency services and does not provide for 2-way communication is prohibited in a 9-1-1 system. Provides that training for public safety telecommunicators must be completed within one year of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator establishing the required guidelines, rules, and standards. Provides that upon completion of the training, all public safety telecommunicators must complete specified continuing education training regarding the delivery of 9-1-1 services and professionalism biennially. Provides that on or after January 1, 2024 (rather than 2022), a municipality with a population over 500,000 may not impose a monthly surcharge in excess of $2.50 per network connection. Provides that on or after January 1, 2024 (rather than 2022), the municipality may continue imposing and collecting its wireless carrier surcharge. Amends the Prepaid Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge Act. Deletes language providing that on or after January 1, 2021, a home rule municipality having a population in excess of 500,000 may only impose a prepaid wireless 9-1-1 surcharge not to exceed 7% per retail transaction sourced to that jurisdiction. Amends the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on December 31, 2024 (currently, June 1, 2021). Provides that (i) a wireless provider may be required to provide in an application a certification from a radio engineer that it operates the small wireless facility within all applicable FCC standards, (ii) an authority may require small wireless facilities to be collocated on an existing utility pole or existing wireless support structure within 200 feet (currently, 100 feet) of the proposed new-pole collocation, (iii) an authority may require that the wireless provider comply with generally applicable acoustic regulations, and (iv) when a wireless provider replaces or adds a new radio transceiver or antennas to an existing small wireless facility, certification may be required by the wireless provider from a radio engineer that the continuing operation of the small wireless facility complies with all applicable FCC standards; and amends the Illinois Municipal Code providing requirements relating to any requirement that a small wireless facility be collocated on an existing utility pole or existing wireless support structure within 200 feet of a proposed new-pole collocation. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Extends the repeal dates of the Telecommunications Article and the Cable and Video Competition Article from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2026. Provides that any cable service or video service authorization issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission will expire on December 31, 2029 (rather than December 31, 2024). In a provision concerning abandonment of service, provides for the procedure through which a Small Electing Provider may choose to cease offering or providing a telecommunications service. Defines "Small Electing Provider" as an incumbent local exchange carrier that is an electing provider, and that, together with all of its incumbent local exchange carrier affiliates offering telecommunications services within the State of Illinois, has fewer than 40,000 subscriber access lines as of January 1, 2020. Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that the term "public works" includes construction projects performed by a third party contracted by a public utility in public rights-of-way and construction projects that exceed 15 aggregate miles of new fiber optic cable performed by a third party contracted by a public utility in public rights-of-way. Provides that "public utility" has the meaning given that term in the Public Utilities Act and includes telecommunications carriers, providers of cable or video service, providers of wireless service, interconnected voice over Internet protocol, providers of broadband service, and persons or entities engaged in the installation, repair, or maintenance of fiber optic cable used by these entities. Excludes incumbent local exchange carriers that serve fewer than 20,000 access lines. Amends various other Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately, except provisions amending the Prevailing Wage Act take effect on January 1, 2022.

Signed into law Jun 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors
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