Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Removes dental services from the list of services required through coordinated care under the Act. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Housing Development Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning abused, neglected, and dependent minors. Provides that the public agency that is the custodian or guardian of the minor shall file a written report with the court when a minor in the agency's care remains (1) in a shelter for over 30 days, (2) in a psychiatric hospital past the time when the minor is clinically ready for discharge or beyond medical necessity, whichever is earlier, (3) in a detention center or Department of Juvenile Justice facility solely because the public agency cannot find a placement for the minor, (4) in a living arrangement or placement for over 30 days after the public agency has determined that the minor needs a different type of living arrangement or placement, or (5) in a Department of Children and Family Services licensed child care facility that has been placed on a corrective action plan due to issues that impact child safety and well-being. Provides that the report shall explain the steps the agency is taking to ensure the minor is placed appropriately and how the minor's needs are being met. If the report is filed under items (1) through (4), it shall also explain the anticipated placement, why the anticipated placement is appropriate, and the anticipated placement date. If the report is filed under item (5), it shall also explain why the corrective plan is necessary and how the minor's safety and well-being is being ensured. Deletes provision that unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, the court is not empowered under to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in the plan. Provides that if, after receiving the evidence, the court determines that the minor's current or planned placement is not necessary or appropriate the court shall put in writing the factual bases supporting the determination, enter specific findings based on the evidence, and enter any other orders necessary to protect the health, safety, and best interests of the minor.
Amends the Wildlife Code. Defines the term "drone". Prohibits the use of a manned or unmanned vehicle to take, pursue, or intentionally harass or disturb wild birds or mammals. Makes it unlawful to hunt on property where wildlife were spotted using manned or unmanned aircraft, including drones, unless 24 hours have passed since the aircraft has landed. Provides that the use of a drone as a hunting device constitutes a public nuisance, making the drone subject to confiscation.
Mourns the death of Arlene Feiger.
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall establish reimbursement rates which build toward livable wages for front line personnel in residential and day programs serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including but not limited to intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, community integrated living arrangements, developmental training programs, employment, and other residential and day programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by State funds or funding under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act. Provides that the Department shall increase rates and reimbursements so that direct support persons earn a base wage of not less than $15 per hour and so that other front line personnel earn a commensurate wage. Defines "front line personnel". Effective immediately.
Mourns the death of Mary Jane Ingram.
Mourns the death of Charles R. Walgreen III of Lake Forest.
Mourns the death of William J. Mooney of Lake Forest.
Mourns the death of Susan G. Blatt of Kankakee.
