IL HB3910 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Hospital Emergency Service Act and the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that if an emergency room staff member has reasonable cause to believe that (i) an individual known to him or her in the course of performing his or her duties as an emergency room staff member is a victim of domestic violence and (ii) the individual has not reported the domestic violence to a law enforcement agency, the emergency room staff member must immediately report the suspected domestic violence to a law enforcement agency. Provides that an individual or entity participating in good faith in the making of a report is immune from liability. Provides that a person who violates these provisions commits disorderly conduct, and provides criminal penalties for violations. Requires hospitals to report to the Department of Public Health by January 1, 2011 concerning their implementation of these provisions. Effective immediately.

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Title

HOSPITAL-REPORT DOMESTIC VIOL

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-04-22 Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
2009-04-22 Motion Prevailed by Voice Vote
2009-03-26 Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
2009-03-13 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2009-03-03 Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
2009-03-03 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
2009-02-26 Referred to Rules Committee
2009-02-26 First Reading
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. RenĂ©e Kosel
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael G. Connelly
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
2009-02-26 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.
2009-02-26 Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
2009-02-26 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

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