2023 Manley legislation, passed with bipartisan support

HB 0780

Establishes the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program in Will County to connect grandparents serving as caregivers with a central point of contact to access state services, benefits, and educational resources.

This bill expands support for caregiving families, strengthens coordination among state programs, and helps grandparents more easily navigate available assistance.

Expands access to hospice care by increasing the maximum number of licensed hospice residents allowed in Illinois and permitting hospice residents to serve up to twenty four patients per location.

This bill connects Illinois families with more options for compassionate end-of-life care and provides more close-to-home options for patients and their families.

HB 1117

HB 1399

Establishes criminal penalties for lewd sexual displays intended to intimidate, harass, or threaten others within penal institutions and provides eligible individuals with access to mental health court treatment programs.

This bill helps create safer correctional facilities while supporting treatment-focused interventions for individuals whose conduct is linked to behavioral health needs.

HB 2372

Creates a Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator within the Office of the State Fire Mashal to ensure young people referred for fire-setting intervention receive timely support and are connected with certified intervention specialists.

This bill enhances fire protection initiatives, supports local fire departments, and helps reduce fire-related risks in communities across Illinois.

HB 3747

Streamlines the process for insurance companies and salvage dealers to obtain salvage or junking certificates when a vehicle owner cannot be reached or does not transfer title after an insurance claim, while including notice requirements and opportunities for owners to dispute the transfer.

This bill improves efficiency in handling totaled vehicles, strengthens consumer protections, and helps keep Illinois' vehicle title system running smoothly.

SB 0767

Requires public swimming facilities to develop and maintain emergency action plans for water rescues, severe weather, missing persons, and other emergencies, and to regularly train staff on those procedures.

This bill enhances public safety, promotes consistent emergency response practices, and helps give Illinois families greater confidence when visiting public pools.

SB 0836

Authorizes emergency medical service providers to transport patients directly to designated behavioral health treatment facilities for evaluation and care.

This bill improves access to mental health services, supports more effective crisis response, and helps connect individuals with the care they need more quickly.

HB 1641

Clarifies how late-payment penalties are applied when taxpayers report and pay additional Illinois tax resulting from federal tax charges by the required deadline.

This bill promotes fairness in tax administration, reduces unnecessary penalties, and provides greater certainty for Illinois taxpayers who comply with federal reporting requirements.

SB 1721

Requires pharmacies to notify patients when they are eligible to receive a lower-cost, interchangable biological product in place of a prescribed biologic medication, unless the prescriber indicates otherwise.

This bill improves access to affordable prescription medications, provides patients with more information about their healthcare choices, and helps reduce out-of-pocket costs.