Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1503 — INS CD-EYE CARE ACCESS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in this State after the effective date of the Act that provides coverage for eye care shall not discriminate against classes of eye care providers for setting professional fees, seeking service, promotional purposes, furnishing eye care goods and services, and setting hospital privileges requirements. Provides that insurers shall not require eye care providers or patients to purchase eye care goods from sources owned by, controlled by, or in common ownership with the benefits provider, and that insurers shall not set or create policies that interfere with the doctor-patient relationship. Allows persons to bring actions in court for injunctive relief for violations of the Section, and for recovery of attorney's fees and costs. 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 Plan Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  3. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015

  7. To Subcommittee on Insurance Mandates and Special Issues

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jason A. Barickman

  11. Postponed - Insurance

  12. Postponed - Insurance

  13. Assigned to Insurance

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jason A. Barickman

Sponsors

  • Jason A. Barickman · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jason A. Barickman

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1503 do?
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance amended, delivered, issued, or renewed in this State after the effective date of the Act that provides coverage for eye care shall not discriminate against classes of eye care providers for setting professional fees, seeking service, promotional purposes, furnishing eye care goods and services, and setting hospital privileges requirements. Provides that insurers shall not require eye care providers or patients to purchase eye care goods from sources owned by, controlled by, or in common ownership with the benefits provider, and that insurers shall not set or create policies that interfere with the doctor-patient relationship. Allows persons to bring actions in court for injunctive relief for violations of the Section, and for recovery of attorney's fees and costs. 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 Plan Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Who sponsors SB 1503?
SB 1503 is sponsored by Jason A. Barickman.
What is the current status of SB 1503?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1503?
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