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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Provides that no nurse agency (instead of person) may lawfully establish, operate, maintain, or advertise in the State unless the nurse agency (instead of person) is licensed under the Act by the Department of Labor. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning investigations and civil penalties. In provisions concerning an application for a license, provides that the Department may impose a fine of up to $500 for the submission of false or misleading information (instead of the submission of false or misleading information is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $500). Provides that the Department may at any time, and shall upon receiving a complaint from any interested person, investigate any nurse agency (instead of person) licensed or applying for a license under the Act suspected of violating any provision of the Act. Provides for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 (rather than a civil penalty of $10,000) per occurrence for a violation of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act to strengthen regulations and penalties for nurse agencies operating in Illinois. The legislation requires all nurse agencies to be licensed by the Department of Labor and establishes more rigorous requirements for obtaining and maintaining that license. Key changes include empowering the Department to impose a fine of up to $500 for submitting false or misleading information on a license application, allowing the Department to investigate nurse agencies upon receiving a complaint, and increasing potential civil penalties from a flat $10,000 to up to $10,000 per occurrence for violations. The bill also clarifies language throughout the Act, replacing generic terms like "person" with more specific references to "nurse agency" to make the regulatory requirements more precise. Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that require nurse agencies to provide detailed information about their financial solvency, management, insurance coverage, and compliance with employment laws. The legislation aims to improve oversight of nurse agencies to protect the health, welfare, and safety of patients and healthcare facilities, and it will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2532&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2532eng.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2532ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2532.htm |
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