Bill > HB1123

This bill amends the Hospital District Law to clarify that while hospital district board directors continue to serve without compensation (meaning they do not receive a salary for their service), they may now be reimbursed for reasonable expenses directly related to performing their official duties. The bill modifies Section 14 of the existing law by inserting language that explicitly allows directors to be repaid for out-of-pocket costs they incur while carrying out their responsibilities, such as travel expenses, meeting-related costs, or other necessary expenditures associated with their role on the hospital district board. This change provides board members with financial protection and potentially makes board service more accessible by ensuring directors are not personally financially burdened for their public service. The amendment applies to all hospital districts in the jurisdiction and becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1123&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104