COULSON-CURRIE-FLOWERS. New Act Creates the Local Public Health Accountability Act. Provides that certain transfers of ownership interests in a health care facility require review and prior approval by the Attorney General and the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. Provides that in certain such transfers of ownership, the proceeds from the sale must be transferred to a charitable foundation whose directors must be appointed by the Governor. Provides penalties for failure to comply with the Act's requirements. Requires health facilities to provide community benefits and perform community health assessments. Requires the Department of Public Health to implement the Act. Effective immediately. 00-02-07 H FIRST READING 00-02-07 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR CURRIE 00-02-07 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 00-02-10 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR FLOWERS 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary