HB 1398

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Creates the South Suburban Trauma Center Fund. Provides for the construction of a south suburban trauma center. Provides that the Health Facilities Review Board, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, shall select a provider to operate and provide healthcare services to the trauma center. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act and the Wireless Emergency Telephone Safety Act. Provides that from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, all surcharges shall be increased by $0.02 to be deposited into the South Suburban Trauma Center Fund. Amends the Toll Highway Act. From July 2, 2015 through June 30, 2025, imposes a $1 surcharge at the toll booth known as Plaza 47 to be deposited into the South Suburban Trauma Center Fund. Amends the State Finance Act. Adds the South Suburban Trauma Center Fund.