NURS HM-ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS House SponsorsRep. Michael Unes-Dennis M. Reboletti Senate Sponsors(Sen. Julie A. Morrison and Steven M. Landek) 8/18/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0988 210 ILCS 45/3-702from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-702 Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that a complaint regarding an alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act may be transmitted to the Department of Public Health by electronic means. Provides that when a person requests that the Department investigate an alleged violation of the Act, the Department shall require (instead of shall request) the complainant's identifying information. Allows the complainant to request that his or her identifying information remain confidential or that the complaint be treated as anonymous, and requires the Department to maintain the complainant's confidentiality or anonymity unless: (1) the complainant consents to the disclosure in writing, (2) the Department's investigation results in a judicial proceeding, (3) disclosure of the complainant's identity is essential to the investigation, or (4) disclosure of the complainant's identity is essential for the purposes of investigating or prosecuting the complainant's alleged knowing transmission of a false report to the Department. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:210 ILCS 47/3-702Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act and the ID/DD Community Care Act. Provides that a complaint regarding an alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act may be submitted by electronic means. Requires the Department of Public Health to make information available, through its website and upon request, regarding the oral and phone intake processes and the list of questions that will be asked of the complainant. Requires the Department to notify complainants that complaints with less information provided are far more difficult to respond to and investigate. Requires the Department to conduct an annual review and make a report concerning the complaint process. Requires the Department to provide its report to the Long-Term Care Advisory Board and the Illinois Long-Term Care Council. Provides that the Long-Term Care Advisory Board and the Illinois Long-Term Care Council shall review the report and suggest to the Department any changes deemed necessary, including how to investigate and substantiate anonymous complaints. Makes similar changes in the ID/DD Community Care Act. Effective immediately. 2/14/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/13/2014HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/19/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 3/19/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/24/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 3/26/2014HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 015-000-000 3/26/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2014HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Unes 3/28/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti 4/1/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/2/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 4/2/2014SenateArrive in Senate 4/2/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2014 4/8/2014SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 4/9/2014SenateFirst Reading 4/9/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2014SenateAssigned to Public Health 5/7/2014SenateDo Pass Public Health; 007-000-000 5/7/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2014 5/12/2014SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2014 5/22/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 5/22/2014HousePassed Both Houses 5/30/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek 6/20/2014HouseSent to the Governor 8/18/2014HouseGovernor Approved 8/18/2014HouseEffective Date August 18, 2014 8/18/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0988