Bill Text: IL HB0342 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Amends the Health Care Justice Act. Creates the Legislative Oversight Council on Cost Feasibility for Health Care Plan Implementation for the purpose of examining various health care recommendations made by entities within the State and improving communication, accountability, and coordination efforts among the multiple systems working to strengthen the health care system in this State. Sets out the composition of the Council. Provides that the Council shall report to the General Assembly and the Governor regarding proposed or recommended changes to State-implemented health care plans and any associated costs of those changes. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide staff and administrative support to the Council. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-11-25 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0823 [HB0342 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HB0342-Enrolled.html

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HB0342 Enrolled LRB096 03783 RLJ 13813 b
AN ACT concerning State government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and
Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
amended by adding Section 2310-650 as follows:
(20 ILCS 2310/2310-650 new)
Sec. 2310-650. Influenza vaccination program. The
Department of Public Health may require any facility licensed
by the Department to implement an influenza vaccination program
that ensures that the employees of the facility are offered the
opportunity to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and any
other novel or pandemic influenza viruses as vaccines become
available. The Department may adopt rules setting forth the
requirements of the influenza vaccination program.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.