Sen. William R. Haine

Creates the Medical Malpractice Act. Contains only a short title provision.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Criminal Code of 1961. Transfers from the Criminal Code of 1961 to the Illinois Vehicle Code provisions for seizure and forfeiture of the vehicles of certain persons driving without a valid driver's license or permit or without liability insurance or who have committed specified violations while driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Establishes procedure for the forfeiture, including the right to a hearing for persons with a claim to the vehicle.

Amends the Illinois Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the applicability and scope of the Act.

Amends the Illinois Fairness in Lending Act. Provides that "equity stripping" and "loan flipping" shall only include loans that qualify as high risk home loans. Amends the High Risk Home Loan Act. Provides that "points and fees" does not include: (i) fees paid to the Veterans Administration required by law; (ii) fees paid to the Federal Housing Administration required by law; (iii) fees paid for private mortgage insurance; or (iv) all fees paid to a mortgage broker by a lender if the loan is less than $50,000, or 50% of fees paid to a mortgage broker by a lender if the loan is between $50,000 and $100,000.

Mourns the death of Sandra Breden of Bethalto, Illinois.

Mourns the death of Clyde T. Dehner of Alton, Illinois.

Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning regional superintendents of schools.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Allows a tax credit for individual taxpayers in an amount equal to 25% of the premium costs paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year for each qualified long-term care insurance contract purchased on or after January 1, 2005 that offers coverage to either the taxpayer or to the taxpayer's spouse, parent, or dependent. Provides that the credit may not exceed $100 for each qualified long-term care policy. Provides that the credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero and may not be carried forward. Provides that a taxpayer is not entitled to the credit with respect to amounts expended for the same qualified long-term care insurance contract that are claimed by another taxpayer. Effective immediately.

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides for an extension period during which a Firearm Owner's Identification Card remains valid if the owner has forwarded an application of renewal to the Department of State Police. Provides that the extension period does not apply to persons otherwise prohibited from renewing a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Effective immediately.

Amends the State Universities Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that an employee is entitled to receive service credit for up to 2 years (now up to one year) of unused sick leave. Effective immediately.