Sen. Doris Turner

Creates the Access to Affordable Insulin Act. Sets forth provisions concerning an insulin urgent-need program. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish procedures and applications for the insulin urgent-need program. Sets forth provisions concerning insulin urgent-need program exceptions, eligibility, forms, applications, claims and reimbursement, copayments, information sheets, and navigators. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning cost sharing in prescription insulin drugs, provides that an insurer that provides coverage for prescription insulin drugs under the terms of a health coverage plan the insurer offers shall limit the total amount that an insured is required to pay for a 30-day supply of covered prescription insulin drugs at an amount not to exceed $35 (rather than $100). Effective immediately.

Amends the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Congratulates Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony, SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane, the administration, staff, and faculty on making SIU Carbondale a world-class institution. Welcomes the 2023 Saluki Takeover Tour to Springfield on October 25 - 26, 2023.

Mourns the death of Ralph S. Hurwitz of Springfield.

Mourns the death of Gregory Wayne "Greg" Small Sr. of Springfield.

Mourns the passing of Corinne M. (Olson) Stocks of Chicago.

Mourns the death of Lisa Marie Stanley of Decatur.

Urges the United States Congress to take immediate action to clarify and amend the U.S. tax code to prevent the misuse of Puerto Rican tax incentives. Urges any amendments to the tax code to preserve the original intent of promoting economic growth in Puerto Rico while preventing potential misuse and addressing the negative economic impacts on the local population. Encourages collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as with Puerto Rican authorities, to ensure that tax policies are fair, transparent, and effective. Recommends the implementation of educational campaigns to inform the public about the proper use of tax incentives and the potential consequences of misuse in Puerto Rico.

Appropriates $1,300,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Springfield Park District for construction of 14 new pickleball courts, perimeter fencing, additional parking, and lighting at Centennial Park and for the construction of 4 additional pickleball courts at Iles Park . Effective immediately.

Creates the Second Chance Public Health and Safety Act and amends the Freedom of Information Act, the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Contains declarations and findings. Creates the Department of Returning Resident Affairs and sets forth its powers in relation to returning residents (residents who have been detained, are defendants in criminal prosecutions, are incarcerated, or have been incarcerated) and other matters. Provides that the Department shall develop and administer the Second Chance State Program for returning residents and provides for the establishment of hub sites to provide specified services to eligible individuals and other elements of the Program. Provides for the appointment of a Director of Returning Resident Affairs who has experience working with or for a community-based organization and was incarcerated in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility for not less than one year, as well as an Assistant Director and a General Counsel. Contains provisions regarding other matters. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.