Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2838 — LEAD POISONING-OMBUDSMAN

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention. Provides that the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention shall advocate on behalf of individuals on matters related to the adverse effects of lead; investigate claims or complaints brought against the Department; work to ensure transparency; and otherwise provide oversight on matters covered by the Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement provisions concerning the Office of Ombudsman. Provides that if the State's Attorney brings an action against an individual for a violation of the Act and the individual is unable to afford adequate legal representation, then the Department shall ensure that the individual is provided with adequate legal representation for purposes of that action. Provides that as soon as is practicable after the Department receives notification that a regulated facility is occupied by a child of less than 3 years of age with an elevated blood lead level, the Department shall provide the parent or guardian of the child with a specified questionnaire form. Provides that the Department shall provide an inspection report to a property owner and to the occupants of a dwelling no later than 30 days after an inspection. Provides that the Department shall establish an appeals process for a property owner served with a mitigation notice. Provides that the Department must make a good faith effort to respond to a mitigation plan submitted by an owner within 8 business hours. Provides that the Department must maintain a specified paint list and follow certain requirements for forms. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller

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Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2838 do?
Amends the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention. Provides that the Office of Ombudsman for Lead Poisoning Prevention shall advocate on behalf of individuals on matters related to the adverse effects of lead; investigate claims or complaints brought against the Department; work to ensure transparency; and otherwise provide oversight on matters covered by the Act. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement provisions concerning the Office of Ombudsman. Provides that if the State's Attorney brings an action against an individual for a violation of the Act and the individual is unable to afford adequate legal representation, then the Department shall ensure that the individual is provided with adequate legal representation for purposes of that action. Provides that as soon as is practicable after the Department receives notification that a regulated facility is occupied by a child of less than 3 years of age with an elevated blood lead level, the Department shall provide the parent or guardian of the child with a specified questionnaire form. Provides that the Department shall provide an inspection report to a property owner and to the occupants of a dwelling no later than 30 days after an inspection. Provides that the Department shall establish an appeals process for a property owner served with a mitigation notice. Provides that the Department must make a good faith effort to respond to a mitigation plan submitted by an owner within 8 business hours. Provides that the Department must maintain a specified paint list and follow certain requirements for forms. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB 2838?
HB 2838 is sponsored by Anna Moeller (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2838?
This bill died with 100th 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 HB 2838?
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