SB 65

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 93rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Patient Safety Act-New

Abstract

Creates the Patient Safety Act. Provides that no employee of a health care facility may be required to accept overtime work except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when overtime is required only as a last resort. Establishes civil monetary penalties for a health care facility's violation of the Act. Provides for a private right of action for a person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of the Act. Requires health care facilities to post a summary of the Act approved by the Director of Labor. Effective immediately.

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Jan 11, 2005

Senate

Session Sine Die

Mar 14, 2003

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

Jan 29, 2003

Senate

Assigned to Labor & Commerce

Jan 22, 2003

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Miguel del Valle

Senate

First Reading

Senate

Referred to Rules

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