DCFS-TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS House SponsorsRep. Amy Elik, Jackie Haas, David Friess, Charles Meier, Norine K. Hammond, Suzanne Ness, Amy Grant, Randy E. Frese, Mark Luft, Chris Bos, Martin McLaughlin, Lindsey LaPointe, Fred Crespo, Sandra Hamilton, Kelly M. Cassidy, Michelle Mussman, Terra Costa Howard and Janet Yang Rohr Senate Sponsors(Sen. Terri Bryant) 5/13/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0795 20 ILCS 505/4f new Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that a purchase of service agency under contract with the Department of Children and Family Services to provide transportation services to children and families must comply with all applicable federal and State laws and regulations and Department rules and must certify in the signed purchased of service contract that: (i) the agency has trained all of its drivers on how to properly install and operate an approved child restraint system as defined in the Child Passenger Protection Act; (ii) all drivers possess a valid driver's license and have a driving record devoid of any convictions of traffic violations or evidence of committing an offense for which mandatory revocation would be required upon conviction; (iii) any motor vehicle operated by a driver during the transport of any child on behalf of the Department is insured and such insurance will be maintained throughout the period for which the motor vehicle is used to transport any child on behalf of the Department; and (iv) all vehicles used to transport children are properly maintained, clean, and smoke free with properly functioning heating and air conditioner systems that the driver has been instructed to utilize as appropriate for the weather conditions. Requires a purchase of service agency to provide a designated telephone number that drivers, parents, foster parents, and legal guardians can use to communicate with the agency at any point before or during a scheduled transport or family visit to notify the agency regarding a late pickup or arrival. Requires each agency driver to certify in a written statement that he or she will comply with all laws, regulations, and Department rules including requirements concerning child restraint systems, possession of a valid driver's license, completion of a fingerprint-based criminal history records check, and other matters. Requires the Department to conduct annual checks on purchase of service agencies and drivers to ensure compliance. Grants the Department rulemaking authority to implement the new provisions. 1/26/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik 1/27/2022HouseFirst Reading 1/27/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/9/2022HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess 2/16/2022HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Human Services Committee; 015-000-000 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 2/16/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra Hamilton 2/17/2022HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 2/17/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 2/17/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 2/24/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard 3/1/2022HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 3/1/2022HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar 3/1/2022HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar 3/2/2022HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar 3/3/2022HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day 3/4/2022HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 103-001-000 3/7/2022SenateArrive in Senate 3/7/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/7/2022SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant 3/7/2022SenateFirst Reading 3/7/2022SenateReferred to Assignments 3/16/2022SenateAssigned to Health 3/23/2022SenateDo Pass Health; 012-000-000 3/23/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading 3/24/2022SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2022 3/31/2022SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000 3/31/2022HousePassed Both Houses 4/28/2022HouseSent to the Governor 5/13/2022HouseGovernor Approved 5/13/2022HouseEffective Date January 1, 2023 5/13/2022HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0795