Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 154 — GOOD SAMARITAN-FREE MED CLINIC

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 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Good Samaritan Act. Adds retired physicians to the list of persons protected under the Act. Expands the immunity for civil damages provided for services performed without compensation at, or upon referral from, free medical clinics. Allows a free medical clinic to receive reimbursement from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, provided any reimbursements shall be used only to pay overhead expenses of operating the free medical clinic and may not be used, in whole or in part, to provide a fee or other compensation to any listed person. Provides that, for purposes of reimbursement from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, medical care does not include an overnight stay in a health care facility. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules; 3-9(b)

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

  4. COMMITTEE DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 31, 2005.

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Extended to April 30, 2005

  6. Re-assigned to Executive

  7. Re-referred to Rules

  8. Postponed - Judiciary

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  12. Postponed - Judiciary

  13. Postponed - Judiciary

  14. Postponed - Judiciary

  15. Postponed - Judiciary

  16. Assigned to Judiciary

  17. Referred to Rules

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

Sponsors

  • Pamela J. Althoff · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Pamela J. Althoff

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 154 do?
Amends the Good Samaritan Act. Adds retired physicians to the list of persons protected under the Act. Expands the immunity for civil damages provided for services performed without compensation at, or upon referral from, free medical clinics. Allows a free medical clinic to receive reimbursement from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, provided any reimbursements shall be used only to pay overhead expenses of operating the free medical clinic and may not be used, in whole or in part, to provide a fee or other compensation to any listed person. Provides that, for purposes of reimbursement from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, medical care does not include an overnight stay in a health care facility. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 154?
SB 154 is sponsored by Pamela J. Althoff.
What is the current status of SB 154?
This bill died with 94th 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 154?
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