Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of documents relating to applications for public assistance, which shall include the power to subpoena any and all evidence necessary to process applications for medical assistance under this Code. Provides that any person who otherwise fails to respond to a subpoena or who knowingly provides false information to the Department during an investigation is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that an attorney representing an applicant or authorized representative admitted to practice in the State of Illinois may issue subpoenas on behalf of the Department for witnesses and documents relevant to the application. Provides that the authorization of the Department is not required to obtain the issuance by an attorney of a subpoena. Requires the Department to adopt rules necessary to allow the issuance of subpoenas including, but not limited to, the creation of a form subpoena for use by attorneys.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-03-29 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB3042 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2019-02-15	HTML/Text	Link	View

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