HB 4899

Abstract

Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that, before commencing construction of a new establishment or an alteration or addition to an existing establishment, the owner or operator of the establishment shall submit architectural drawings and specifications for the construction, alteration, or addition to the Department of Public Health for review and approval. Contains requirements for submissions, review of submissions, and notice provided under the provisions. Provides fees based upon the estimated dollar value of the proposed constructions. Requires fees collected under the provisions to be deposited into the Health Facility Plan Review Fund and used by the Department to pay only the costs of conducting reviews under the provisions. Allows the Department to assess a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000 (rather than $5,000) against any establishment subject to the Act for violations of the Act. Makes conforming changes in the Nursing Home Care Act and the MC/DD Community Care Act. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 210 ILCS 9/23 new 210 ILCS 9/135 210 ILCS 45/3-202.5 210 ILCS 46/3-202.5 Adds reference to: 210 ILCS 55/4 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2804 210 ILCS 60/5 from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6105 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act and the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health may not charge any fee to a certified local health department in connection with the licensure of a home health agency or hospice program.