Bill Status of HB 953   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  INS COVER MARRIAGE THERAPISTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Lou Lang-Angelo Saviano-Arthur L. Turner-Mary E. Flowers-Karen A. Yarbrough, Deborah L. Graham, Kenneth Dunkin, Jack McGuire, Elga L. Jefferies, Harry Osterman, John A. Fritchey, Greg Harris, Michael Tryon, Karen May, Mike Fortner, Robert F. Flider, Cynthia Soto and William Davis

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr., Christine Radogno, Carole Pankau-Mike Jacobs-Mattie Hunter, Randall M. Hultgren and Dale A. Righter)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  9/25/2008HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0972

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/370cfrom Ch. 73, par. 982c

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires coverage of treatment for mental, emotional, or nervous disorders or conditions by a licensed marriage and family therapist when the insurance covers mental, emotional, or nervous disorders or conditions. Effective immediately.

Governor Amendatory Veto Message
Recommends that the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, Illinois Insurance Code, Health Maintenance Organization Act, and Voluntary Health Services Plans Act be amended to require health insurance policies to cover autism spectrum disorders. Sets forth requirements concerning age, maximum benefits, co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and other matters. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, and School Code to require that group or individual policies of accident and health insurance or managed care plans provide coverage for medically necessary preventative physical therapy for insureds diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lou Lang
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
  2/8/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire
  2/8/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
  3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies
  3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
  3/2/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
  3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  8/14/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
  9/11/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon
  3/3/2008HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability and Access Committee
  3/11/2008HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability and Access Committee; 012-000-000
  3/12/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/12/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  3/13/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  4/8/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
  4/10/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
  4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008
  5/1/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-007-000
  5/1/2008HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.
  5/1/2008HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Lost 048-057-000
  5/7/2008SenateArrive in Senate
  5/7/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/7/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs
  5/7/2008SenateFirst Reading
  5/7/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  5/7/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
  5/7/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Carole Pankau
  5/15/2008SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  5/15/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs
  5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
  5/22/2008SenateAssigned to Human Services
  5/22/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2008
  5/23/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  5/28/2008SenateDo Pass Human Services; 007-001-002
  5/28/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 28, 2008
  5/28/2008SenateSecond Reading
  5/28/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 29, 2008
  5/29/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Randall M. Hultgren
  5/29/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
  5/29/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-004-003
  5/29/2008HousePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2008HouseSent to the Governor
  8/26/2008HouseGovernor Amendatory Veto
  9/8/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 10, 2008
  9/8/2008HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Lou Lang; MOTION #1
  9/8/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. Lou Lang; MOTION #2
  9/8/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee; MOTION #2
  9/10/2008House3/5 Vote Required
  9/10/2008HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 084-029-000; MOTION #1
  9/22/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 22, 2008
  9/22/2008SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  9/22/2008Senate3/5 Vote Required
  9/22/2008SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 050-002-001
  9/22/2008HouseAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses
  9/25/2008HouseEffective Date September 22, 2008
  9/25/2008HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0972

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