House Sponsors: FEIGENHOLTZ. Short description: ASSISTED LIVING ESTABLISHMENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Assisted Living Establishment Act to require the licensing of assisted living establishments with the Department of Public Health. Provides that an assisted living establishment must execute a written contract with each resident or his or her representative. Authorizes the Director of the Department to perform inspections of establishments and records required to be retained under the Act and to seek injunctive relief to enforce the Act. Provides for the creation of an Assisted Living Advisory Commission to assist the Department with licensing and disciplinary actions. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to include assisted living establishments among the health care facilities regulated under the Act. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act to exempt assisted living establishments from the licensing requirements of the Act. Amends the Health Care Worker Background Check Act to prohibit an assisted living establishment employer from knowingly hiring certain persons having a specified criminal conviction. Effective July 1, 1998. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 2045 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Public Health) The fiscal implications to this Dept. would be covered by fees. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status