Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 4634 — HFS-PROSTATE/TESTICULAR CANCER

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Summary

Amends the Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish a prostate and testicular cancer treatment program. Sets forth the requirements for participation in the program, including requirements concerning screening for prostate or testicular cancer and the need for treatment. Sets forth other features of the program. In connection with the Department of Public Health's prostate and testicular cancer awareness and early detection program, provides that the promotion of information and counseling about treatment options shall include: identification of the medically viable alternative methods for the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer; information concerning the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with those treatment methods; and information concerning the availability of public and private sources of payment for diagnostic evaluation and the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer. Provides that referral services shall include referrals for treatment services. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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326 added · 190 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HB 4634 adds a section that expands medical assistance eligibility under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Specifically, it allows individuals who do not qualify for basic maintenance grants due to income needs but still lack sufficient resources for necessary medical care to receive assistance. This change is important because it aims to ensure that more people, particularly those struggling financially, can access essential healthcare services, including treatments for illnesses like prostate and testicular cancer.

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*LRB09514693DRJ43223b* HB4634 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB4634 by Rep.
HB4634 Engrossed LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b AN ACT concerning State government.
Robert F.
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ILCS 2205/2205-15 new ILCS 2310/2310-397 was 20 ILCS 2310/55.90 Amends the Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish a prostate and testicular cancer treatment program.
Sets forth the requirements for participation in the program, including requirements concerning screening for prostate or testicular cancer and the need for treatment.
Sets forth other features of the program.
In connection with the Department of Public Health’s prostate and testicular cancer awareness and early detection program, provides that the promotion of information and counseling about treatment options shall include:
identification of the medically viable alternative methods for the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer;
information concerning the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with those treatment methods;
and information concerning the availability of public and private sources of payment for diagnostic evaluation and the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer.
Provides that referral services shall include referrals for treatment services.
Makes other changes.
LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB4634 LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b AN ACT concerning State government.
The Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by adding Section 2205-15 as follows:
The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by changing Section 5-2 as follows:
(20 ILCS 2205/2205-15 new) Sec.
(305 ILCS 5/5-2) (from Ch.
2205-15.
23, par.
Prostate and testicular cancer treatment program.
5-2) Sec.
(a) The Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish a prostate and testicular cancer treatment program.
5-2.
A person is eligible for treatment services under the program if he meets all of the following conditions:
Classes of Persons Eligible.
(1) He has been screened for prostate or testicular cancer in a manner approved by the Department, including, but not limited to, by means of participation in the screening program established under Section 2310-397 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
Medical assistance under this Article shall be available to any of the following classes of persons in respect to whom a plan for coverage has been submitted to the Governor by the Illinois Department and approved by him:
(2) As a result of the screening, he has been found to need diagnostic evaluation, and that evaluation is found to be positive for cancer treatment for prostate or testicular cancer and he continues to need that treatment.
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A person HB4634 - 2 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b shall be considered to need treatment if, in the opinion of his treating physician, he requires therapy directed toward cure or palliation of prostate or testicular cancer, including recurrent metastatic cancer that is a known or presumed complication of prostate or testicular cancer and complications resulting from the treatment modalities themselves.
Recipients of basic maintenance grants under Articles III and IV.
Covered treatment shall include, but is not limited to, follow-up PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing and DRE (Digital Rectal Examination) as recommended by the treating physician.
2.
(3) He is uninsured for prostate or testicular cancer treatment, that is, he does not have creditable coverage, as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, for that treatment.
Persons otherwise eligible for basic maintenance under Articles III and IV but who fail to qualify thereunder on the basis of need, and who have insufficient income and resources to meet the costs of necessary medical care, including but not limited to the following:
(4) He meets the citizenship requirements set forth in 89 Ill.
(a) All persons otherwise eligible for basic maintenance under Article III but who fail to qualify under that Article on the basis of need and who meet either of the following requirements:
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(i) their income, as determined by the HB4634 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b Illinois Department in accordance with any federal requirements, is equal to or less than 70% in fiscal year 2001, equal to or less than 85% in fiscal year 2002 and until a date to be determined by the Department by rule, and equal to or less than 100% beginning on the date determined by the Department by rule, of the nonfarm income official poverty line, as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with Section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, applicable to families of the same size;
Code 120.310 and the residence requirements set forth in 89 Ill.
or (ii) their income, after the deduction of costs incurred for medical care and for other types of remedial care, is equal to or less than 70% in fiscal year 2001, equal to or less than 85% in fiscal year 2002 and until a date to be determined by the Department by rule, and equal to or less than 100% beginning on the date determined by the Department by rule, of the nonfarm income official poverty line, as defined in item (i) of this subparagraph (a).
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(b) All persons who would be determined eligible for such basic maintenance under Article IV by disregarding the maximum earned income permitted by federal law.
Code 120.311.
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(5) He furnishes a Social Security number as described in 89 Ill.
Persons who would otherwise qualify for Aid to the Medically Indigent under Article VII.
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Code 120.327.
Persons not eligible under any of the preceding paragraphs who fall sick, are injured, or die, not having sufficient money, property or other resources to meet the costs of necessary medical care or funeral and burial expenses.
(6) He cooperates in establishing his eligibility to participate in the program as described in 89 Ill.
5.(a) Women during pregnancy, after the fact of pregnancy has been determined by medical diagnosis, and during the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy, together with their infants and children born after September 30, 1983, whose income and resources are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary medical care to the maximum extent possible under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.
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(b) The Illinois Department and the Governor shall provide a plan for coverage of the persons eligible under paragraph 5(a) by April 1, 1990.
Code 120.308.
Such plan shall provide ambulatory prenatal care to pregnant women during a presumptive eligibility period and establish an income eligibility standard that is equal to 133% of the nonfarm income official poverty line, as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with Section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, applicable to families of the same size, provided that costs incurred for medical care HB4634 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b are not taken into account in determining such income eligibility.
A person’s assets are exempt from consideration in determining his eligibility for treatment services under this Section.
(c) The Illinois Department may conduct a demonstration in at least one county that will provide medical assistance to pregnant women, together with their infants and children up to one year of age, where the income eligibility standard is set up to 185% of the nonfarm income official poverty line, as defined by the federal Office of Management and Budget.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the HB4634 - 3 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b Department of Healthcare and Family Services (i) does not have a claim against the estate of a deceased recipient of treatment services under this Section or against the estate of a recipient’s deceased spouse and (ii) does not have a lien against any homestead property or other legal or equitable real property interest owned by a recipient of treatment services under this Section.
The Illinois Department shall seek and obtain necessary authorization provided under federal law to implement such a demonstration.
(c) A person who enters a nursing facility for the purpose of receiving services that qualify as treatment under this Section must provide the Department with income information sufficient to enable the Department to calculate a group care credit as established in 89 Ill.
Such demonstration may establish resource standards that are not more restrictive than those established under Article IV of this Code.
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Code 120.40 and 120.60.
Persons under the age of 18 who fail to qualify as dependent under Article IV and who have insufficient income and resources to meet the costs of necessary medical care to the maximum extent permitted under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.
(d) A person applying for or receiving treatment services under this Section has the appeal rights described in 89 Ill.
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Persons who are under 21 years of age and would qualify as disabled as defined under the Federal Supplemental Security Income Program, provided medical service for such persons would be eligible for Federal Financial Participation, and provided the Illinois Department determines that:
Code 102.80 through 102.83 in the case of applicants for or recipients of assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code.
(a) the person requires a level of care provided by HB4634 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches;
Section 10.
(b) it is appropriate to provide such care outside of an institution, as determined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches;
The Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by changing Section 2310-397 as follows:
(c) the estimated amount which would be expended for care outside the institution is not greater than the estimated amount which would be expended in an institution.
(20 ILCS 2310/2310-397) (was 20 ILCS 2310/55.90) Sec.
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2310-397.
Persons who become ineligible for basic maintenance assistance under Article IV of this Code in programs administered by the Illinois Department due to employment earnings and persons in assistance units comprised of adults and children who become ineligible for basic maintenance assistance under Article VI of this Code due to employment earnings.
Prostate and testicular cancer program.
The plan for coverage for this class of persons shall:
(a) The Department, subject to appropriation or other available funding, shall conduct a program to promote awareness and early detection of prostate and testicular cancer.
(a) extend the medical assistance coverage for up to 12 months following termination of basic maintenance assistance;
The HB4634 - 4 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b program may include, but need not be limited to:
and (b) offer persons who have initially received 6 months of the coverage provided in paragraph (a) above, the option of receiving an additional 6 months of coverage, subject to the following:
(1) Dissemination of information regarding the incidence of prostate and testicular cancer, the risk factors associated with prostate and testicular cancer, and the benefits of early detection and treatment.
(i) such coverage shall be pursuant to HB4634 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b provisions of the federal Social Security Act;
(2) Promotion of information and counseling about treatment options, including:
(ii) such coverage shall include all services covered while the person was eligible for basic maintenance assistance;
identification of the medically viable alternative methods for the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer;
(iii) no premium shall be charged for such coverage;
information concerning the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with those treatment methods;
and (iv) such coverage shall be suspended in the event of a person’s failure without good cause to file in a timely fashion reports required for this coverage under the Social Security Act and coverage shall be reinstated upon the filing of such reports if the person remains otherwise eligible.
and information concerning the availability of public and private sources of payment for diagnostic evaluation and the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer.
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(3) Establishment and promotion of referral services (including referrals for treatment services) and screening programs.
Persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or with AIDS-related conditions with respect to whom there has been a determination that but for home or community-based services such individuals would require the level of care provided in an inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility the cost of which is reimbursed under this Article.
Beginning July 1, 2004, the program must include the development and dissemination, through print and broadcast media, of public service announcements that publicize the importance of prostate and testicular cancer screening for men over age 40.
Assistance shall be provided to such persons to the maximum extent permitted under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.
(b) Subject to appropriation or other available funding, a Prostate and Testicular Cancer Screening Program shall be established in the Department of Public Health.
10.
(1) The Program shall apply to the following persons HB4634 - 5 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b and entities:
Participants in the long-term care insurance partnership program established under the Illinois Long-Term Care Partnership Program Act Partnership for HB4634 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b Long-Term Care Act who meet the qualifications for protection of resources described in Section 15 25 of that Act.
(A) uninsured and underinsured men 50 years of age and older;
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(B) uninsured and underinsured men between 40 and 50 years of age who are at high risk for prostate and testicular cancer, upon the advice of a physician or upon the request of the patient;
Persons with disabilities who are employed and eligible for Medicaid, pursuant to Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(xv) of the Social Security Act, as provided by the Illinois Department by rule.
and (C) non-profit organizations providing assistance to persons described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).
In establishing eligibility standards under this paragraph 11, the Department shall, subject to federal approval:
(2) Any entity funded by the Program shall coordinate with other local providers of prostate and testicular cancer screening, diagnostic, follow-up, education, and advocacy services to avoid duplication of effort.
(a) set the income eligibility standard at not lower than 350% of the federal poverty level;
Any entity funded by the Program shall comply with any applicable State and federal standards regarding prostate and testicular cancer screening.
(b) exempt retirement accounts that the person cannot access without penalty before the age of 59 1/2, and medical savings accounts established pursuant to 26 U.S.C.
(3) Administrative costs of the Department shall not exceed 10% of the funds allocated to the Program.
220;
Indirect costs of the entities funded by this Program shall not exceed 12%.
(c) allow non-exempt assets up to $25,000 as to those assets accumulated during periods of eligibility under this paragraph 11;
The Department shall define "indirect costs" in accordance with applicable State and federal law.
and (d) continue to apply subparagraphs (b) and (c) in determining the eligibility of the person under this Article even if the person loses eligibility under this paragraph 11.
(4) Any entity funded by the Program shall collect data and maintain records that are determined by the Department to be necessary to facilitate the Department’s ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the entities and the Program.
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Commencing with the Program’s second year of HB4634 - 6 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b operation, the Department shall submit an Annual Report to the General Assembly and the Governor.
Subject to federal approval, persons who are eligible for medical assistance coverage under applicable provisions of the federal Social Security Act and the federal Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and HB4634 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b Treatment Act of 2000.
The report shall describe the activities and effectiveness of the Program and shall include, but not be limited to, the following types of information regarding those served by the Program:
Those eligible persons are defined to include, but not be limited to, the following persons:
(A) the number;
(1) persons who have been screened for breast or cervical cancer under the U.S.
(B) the ethnic, geographic, and age breakdown;
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Program established under Title XV of the federal Public Health Services Act in accordance with the requirements of Section 1504 of that Act as administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health;
(C) the stages of presentation;
and (2) persons whose screenings under the above program were funded in whole or in part by funds appropriated to the Illinois Department of Public Health for breast or cervical cancer screening.
and (D) the diagnostic and treatment status.
"Medical assistance" under this paragraph 12 shall be identical to the benefits provided under the State’s approved plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
(5) The Department or any entity funded by the Program shall collect personal and medical information necessary to administer the Program from any individual applying for services under the Program.
The Department must request federal approval of the coverage under this paragraph 12 within 30 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly.
The information shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed other than for purposes directly connected with the administration of the Program or except as otherwise provided by law or pursuant to prior written consent of the subject of the information.
13.
(6) The Department or any entity funded by the program may disclose the confidential information to medical personnel and fiscal intermediaries of the State to the extent necessary to administer the Program, and to other State public health agencies or medical researchers if the confidential information is necessary to carry out the duties of those agencies or researchers in the investigation, control, or surveillance of prostate and testicular cancer.
Subject to appropriation and to federal approval, persons living with HIV/AIDS who are not otherwise eligible under this Article and who qualify for services covered under Section 5-5.04 as provided by the Illinois Department by rule.
HB4634 - 7 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b (c) The Department shall adopt rules to implement the Prostate and Testicular Cancer Screening Program in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
HB4634 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b 14.
Subject to the availability of funds for this purpose, the Department may provide coverage under this Article to persons who reside in Illinois who are not eligible under any of the preceding paragraphs and who meet the income guidelines of paragraph 2(a) of this Section and (i) have an application for asylum pending before the federal Department of Homeland Security or on appeal before a court of competent jurisdiction and are represented either by counsel or by an advocate accredited by the federal Department of Homeland Security and employed by a not-for-profit organization in regard to that application or appeal, or (ii) are receiving services through a federally funded torture treatment center.
Medical coverage under this paragraph 14 may be provided for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date so long as an individual continues to satisfy the criteria of this paragraph 14.
If an individual has an appeal pending regarding an application for asylum before the Department of Homeland Security, eligibility under this paragraph 14 may be extended until a final decision is rendered on the appeal.
The Department may adopt rules governing the implementation of this paragraph 14.
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Subject to appropriation, uninsured persons who are not otherwise eligible under this Section who have been certified and referred by the Department of Public Health as having been screened and found to need diagnostic HB4634 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b evaluation or treatment, or both diagnostic evaluation and treatment, for prostate or testicular cancer.
For the purposes of this paragraph 15, uninsured persons are those who do not have creditable coverage, as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or have otherwise exhausted any insurance benefits they may have had, for prostate or testicular cancer diagnostic evaluation or treatment, or both diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
To be eligible, a person must furnish a Social Security number.
A person’s assets are exempt from consideration in determining eligibility under this paragraph 15.
Such persons shall be eligible for medical assistance under this paragraph 15 for so long as they need treatment for the cancer.
A person shall be considered to need treatment if, in the opinion of the person’s treating physician, the person requires therapy directed toward cure or palliation of prostate or testicular cancer, including recurrent metastatic cancer that is a known or presumed complication of prostate or testicular cancer and complications resulting from the treatment modalities themselves.
Persons who require only routine monitoring services are not considered to need treatment.
"Medical assistance" under this paragraph 15 shall be identical to the benefits provided under the State’s approved plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department (i) does not have a HB4634 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b claim against the estate of a deceased recipient of services under this paragraph 15 and (ii) does not have a lien against any homestead property or other legal or equitable real property interest owned by a recipient of services under this paragraph 15.
The Illinois Department and the Governor shall provide a plan for coverage of the persons eligible under paragraph 7 as soon as possible after July 1, 1984.
The eligibility of any such person for medical assistance under this Article is not affected by the payment of any grant under the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act or any distributions or items of income described under subparagraph (X) of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Section 203 of the Illinois Income Tax Act.
The Department shall by rule establish the amounts of assets to be disregarded in determining eligibility for medical assistance, which shall at a minimum equal the amounts to be disregarded under the Federal Supplemental Security Income Program.
The amount of assets of a single person to be disregarded shall not be less than $2,000, and the amount of assets of a married couple to be disregarded shall not be less than $3,000.
To the extent permitted under federal law, any person found guilty of a second violation of Article VIIIA shall be ineligible for medical assistance under this Article, as provided in Section 8A-8.
HB4634 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b The eligibility of any person for medical assistance under this Article shall not be affected by the receipt by the person of donations or benefits from fundraisers held for the person in cases of serious illness, as long as neither the person nor members of the person’s family have actual control over the donations or benefits or the disbursement of the donations or benefits.
Notwithstanding any other rulemaking authority that may exist, neither the Governor nor any agency or agency head under the jurisdiction of the Governor has any authority to make or promulgate rules to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly.
If, however, the Governor believes that rules are necessary to implement or enforce the provisions of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Governor may suggest rules to the General Assembly by filing them with the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate and by requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact those suggested rules into law, or take any other appropriate action in the General Assembly’s discretion.
Nothing contained in this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall be interpreted to grant rulemaking authority under any other Illinois statute where such authority is not otherwise explicitly given.
For the purposes of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, "rules" is given the meaning contained in Section 1-70 of the Illinois Administrative HB4634 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 14693 DRJ 43223 b Procedure Act, and "agency" and "agency head" are given the meanings contained in Sections 1-20 and 1-25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to the extent that such definitions apply to agencies or agency heads under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
92-16, eff.
94-629, eff.
6-28-01;
1-1-06;
93-122, 1-1-04.)
94-1043, eff.
7-24-06;
95-546, eff.
8-29-07;
revised 1-22-08.)
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rickey R. Hendon

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  6. Arrive in Senate

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  14. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-000-000

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  18. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wyvetter H. Younge

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Milton Patterson

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  29. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  30. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Second Reading - Short Debate

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  38. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Availability and Access Committee; 013-000-000

  40. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Availability and Access Committee; by Voice Vote

  41. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Availability and Access Committee

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  51. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  53. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  54. Assigned to Health Care Availability and Access Committee

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  56. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  57. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  58. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar

  59. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  60. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  61. Referred to Rules Committee

  62. First Reading

  63. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley

  64. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  65. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson

  66. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert F. Flider

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Third Reading

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 23 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 830022
Republican 4000
Democrat 8001
Total 950023
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Granberg — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Mathias — Yea
May — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Poe — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Turner — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Winters — Yea
Harris — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Howard — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Mendoza — Not Voting
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Patterson — Not Voting
Scully — Not Voting
Watson — Not Voting
Washington — Not Voting
Younge — Not Voting
Colvin — Not Voting
Cross — Not Voting
Franks — Not Voting
Fritchey — Not Voting
Golar — Not Voting
Gordon — Not Voting
Graham — Not Voting
Hassert — Not Voting
Kosel — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Osmond — Not Voting
Osterman — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Not Voting
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Acevedo — Not Voting
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Not Voting
Beaubien — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Not Voting
Molaro — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4634 do?
Amends the Department of Public Aid Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall establish a prostate and testicular cancer treatment program. Sets forth the requirements for participation in the program, including requirements concerning screening for prostate or testicular cancer and the need for treatment. Sets forth other features of the program. In connection with the Department of Public Health's prostate and testicular cancer awareness and early detection program, provides that the promotion of information and counseling about treatment options shall include: identification of the medically viable alternative methods for the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer; information concerning the advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with those treatment methods; and information concerning the availability of public and private sources of payment for diagnostic evaluation and the treatment of prostate and testicular cancer. Provides that referral services shall include referrals for treatment services. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB 4634?
HB 4634 is sponsored by Robert F. Flider.
What is the current status of HB 4634?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
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