O'MALLEY. (WINTERS) New Act 215 ILCS 5/155.23 from Ch. 73, par. 767.23 215 ILCS 5/155.24 from Ch. 73, par. 767.24 Creates the Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act and amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits payment for procuring patients and clients and inducing patients or clients to obtain services or benefits that may be the basis of an insurance claim. Authorizes a person to bring an action against those who violate the Act or Article 46 of the Criminal Code of 1961 and obtain, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000. Authorizes the Attorney General or a State's Attorney to intervene in and control an action brought under the Act. Provides a remedy for employees who suffer retaliation because of actions taken by the employee in furtherance of an action under the Act. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to expand fraudulent claims reporting requirements. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that except as otherwise permitted or authorized by law, rather than as permitted under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and the Medical Practice Act of 1987, it is unlawful to make payments to procure patients or clients. Excludes payment arrangements between insurers and health care providers from the scope of the bill. FEB-21-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-21-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE INS & PENS. MAR-06-2001 S POSTPONED MAR-20-2001 S AMENDMENT NO. 01-INS & PENS. S MAR-20-2001 S ADOPTED MAR-20-2001 S DO PASS AS AMENDED 008-000-000 SINS MAR-20-2001 S PLACED ON CALENDAR ORDER OF 2ND READING 01-03-21 MAR-21-2001 S SECOND READING MAR-21-2001 S PLACED ON CALENDAR ORDER OF 3RD READING 01-03-22 MAR-27-2001 S THIRD READING - PASSED 057-000-000 MAR-27-2001 H HOUSE SPONSOR WINTERS MAR-27-2001 H ARRIVE IN HOUSE MAR-27-2001 H FIRST READING MAR-27-2001 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES APR-03-2001 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUD-CIVIL LAW MAY-03-2001 H DO PASS/SHORT DEBATE 012-000-000 HJUA MAY-03-2001 H PLACED CALENDAR 2ND READING-SHORT DEBATE MAY-08-2001 H SECOND READING-SHORT DEBATE MAY-08-2001 H PLCD CAL ORDER 3RD READING-SHORT DEBATE MAY-09-2001 H THIRD READING/SHORT DEBATE/PASSED 114-000-000 MAY-09-2001 S PASSED BOTH HOUSES JUN-07-2001 S SENT TO THE GOVERNOR AUG-02-2001 S GOVERNOR APPROVED AUG-02-2001 S EFFECTIVE DATE 02-01-01 AUG-02-2001 S PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0233 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary