HB 4028

Abstract

Creates the Violence as a Disease Pilot Program Act. Provides that trauma centers shall be established in specified communities. Provides requirements for trauma centers established under the Act. Requires all data gathered by a trauma center regarding incidents of trauma to be submitted to the Illinois State Police on a weekly basis and tracked by the Illinois State Police. Requires the Illinois State Police to identify and review areas of concern. Creates the Trauma and Violence Health Insurance Fund and makes corresponding changes in the State Finance Act. Tasks the Department of Insurance with using moneys in the Fund for the enforcement and administration of the Act. Provides that each trauma center shall be provided with $1 million from the Fund and 4 squad cars. Requires the Illinois State Police to provide $1 million to the Fund each year. Provides that each insurance company authorized to transact business within the State shall be charged a fee each year by the Department which shall be deposited into the Fund. Directs the Department to determine the amount of the fee. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2023.