Sen. Laura Murphy

Creates the Operating Room Patient Safety Act. Provides that each surgical technologist hired or contracted by a health care facility on or after January 1, 2027 shall meet specified educational, certification, or experiential requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits an individual from performing surgical technology services if the individual is acting within the scope of the individual's license or registration or is a student or intern under the direct supervision of a licensed health care provider.

Declares May of 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in honor of the contributions made by Asian American and Pacific Island residents and communities across Illinois.

Maddy summaryHB 598 makes a technical amendment to the Salaries Act. Specifically, it revises a section concerning the short title of the Act. This bill primarily affects the formal naming convention within the existing law rather than substantive salary provisions.

Amends the Election Code. Creates the Ranked-Choice Voting Article. Provides that a unit of local government may allow for any local primary election, general election, or special election to be conducted by ranked-choice voting. Sets forth provisions concerning ranked choice voting elections. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover a medically necessary coronary calcium scan and scoring every 36 months for individuals over the age of 40. Defines "coronary calcium scan and scoring". Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Karen Sue Stallman as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. It is a procedural measure that directly affects the composition of the board by adding a new representative. The legislation follows standard appointment procedures, having been received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for review. No new laws or policy changes are introduced by this text, as it solely serves to confirm a specific individual's selection for a public office.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Chynna S. Hampton to serve as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the board's composition by adding a new member. Once approved, Hampton will join the board to help guide state workforce development initiatives. The bill currently awaits action from the Senate after being assigned to the Executive Appointments committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Michael B. Macellaio to serve as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board. The primary mechanism of the legislation is to formally appoint him to this specific advisory role, which likely involves reviewing or recommending changes to medical fee structures for workers' compensation cases. The bill is a procedural appointment measure that does not alter existing laws or policies but rather fills a vacancy on the board.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Ama Addai to serve as a member of the Capital Development Board. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the board's membership by adding a new representative. Once approved, Addai will join the existing board members to help guide the agency's work on capital projects and development initiatives. The bill follows a standard appointment process, having been received by the Senate and assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for review.

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Heather Adeline Steans to serve as a member of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority. The legislation is a procedural appointment that directly affects the state agency responsible for managing sports facilities in Illinois. By assigning her to the board, the bill aims to add a new voice to the group overseeing sports infrastructure projects. No changes to funding, rules, or existing policies are included in this measure.