LEGISLATION

Passed Legislation

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=136&GAID=17&GA=103&DocTypeID=HR&LegID=149457&SessionID=112 Declares the month of March 2023 as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Expresses support for legislation to reduce Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) disparities in early detection and survival by improving education and awareness through health promotion initiatives targeting underserved communities that are disproportionately impacted.
● Resolution Adopted

SB2293 Allows the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to maintain the Youth in Care Fund for the purchase of immediate needs or immediate support for youth in care, families, or caregivers. Originated in the Senate with Senator Julie Morrison.
● Passed Both Houses

HB3224 Requires that as part of the transitioning period for a student with an individualized education plan (IEP), the parent and the student must be provided with the school district’s career, technical education opportunities and dual credit opportunities.
● Passed Both Houses

HB3140 Creates the End Youth Solitary Confinement Act to end the use of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities with detainees under 18.
● Passed Both Chambers

HB2800 Authorizes quick take proceedings for multiple properties for two projects: one in Menard County for the purpose of reconstructing the Athens Blacktop corridor and one in McHenry County for purposes of the Randall Road Corridor Improvement Project.
● Passed Both Chambers, Sent to Gov.

HB2569 Requires all state agencies and local governments to use compost products unless they are not available or do not comply with federal or state health standards.
● Passed House, Re-referred to Assignments in Senate

HB2474 Updates the maximum number of children that are allowed in daycare facilities from 12 to 14 in total. The goal is to have an additional assistant present at the daycare facility if the facility cares for more than 12 children.
• Passed House, Third Reading in Senate

SB2969 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to provide that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023 shall provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors. 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.
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

HB3296 amends the School Code. Requires a school district to offer a program to prepare students enrolled in grades 6 through 12 for a career and technical education pathway by introducing students to career exploration opportunities that allow students to explore a wide variety of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand career fields. Sets forth what a school district shall provide in its career and technical education pathway program. Provides for rule making. Effective immediately.

Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State has the duty to accept service of process only in those specifically mandated areas of the law and as determined by the General Assembly. Provides that the Secretary is not the default agent for service of process in the State of Illinois and makes other changes.

HB2433 is a first step to explore collaborative opportunities for local county health departments to work with the State in improving response times and mitigation of nursing home complaints. Residents and their families deserve the sense of security knowing they are being cared for in the best manner possible. This bill also adds accountability requiring the State to report to the GA regarding nursing home complaints.

HB2741 will serve as an important tool for those who work to protect children in our community. This bill is an example of how different groups can come together to ensure that policies and laws do what they are intended to do. Thank you to Beth Vonau for bringing this important issue to my attention.

HB2748 allows for an additional year of in-person learning for students with developmental disabilities, and their families, who have “aged-out” of their schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. That last year is vital to what comes next for many of these students.

SB1977: DHFS Long-Term Care Services
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to apply for all available federal funding to promote community inclusion and integration for persons with disabilities, regardless of age, and older adults so that those persons have the option to transition out of institutions and receive long-term care services and supports in the settings of their choice.

Committee Assignments

Appropriations: General Service
Counties & Townships
Energy & Environment
Human Services
Special Issues Subcommittee
State Government Administration
Transportation
Regulation, Roads & Bridges