1999 Articles

On November 1, 1998, the Department of Human Services enacted amendments to section 121 of its administrative rules. 89 Ill Adm Code 121.

Public Act 90-805 broadens the "willful and wanton conduct'' exception to the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/1-101 et seq (1998).

On September 27, 1999, the Illinois Department of Insurance adopted emergency rules to section 5420 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 50 Ill Adm Code 5420.

"Gunrunning'' constitutes the "violation of any of the paragraphs of section 24-3'' of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5 et seq, when three or more firearms are transferred.

On October 1, 1999, the Department of Labor will adopt amendments to section 350.280 of its administrative rules. 56 Ill Adm Code 350.

On March 15, 1999, the Health Facilities Planning Board implemented, through emergency rulemaking, an amendment to section 1130.140 of its administrative rules.

A sweeping HMO reform bill, known as the Managed Care Reform Act, (passed in the Illinois House on March 24, 1999 by a margin of 62-37.

On September 30, 1999, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's decision that an HMO may be held vicariously liable, under the doctrines of apparent authority and implied authority, for the negligence of its independent contractor physicians.

If blood or urine tests to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs are ``conducted upon persons receiving medical treatment in a hospital emergency room for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident,'' PA 91-125 mandates disclosure of the results to police upon request.

First-time DUI offenders "may petition the circuit court of venue for a Judicial Driving Permit (JUP)...to relieve undue hardship.''

According to Public Act 90-803, an "intestate real and personal estate'' of an illegitimate child shall be distributed to the decedent's "eligible parents'' or the eligible parents' descendents, if the decedent did not have a spouse or direct descendents.

Four pieces of legislation signed in mid-July by Governor George Ryan are the latest in a series of enactments augmenting the Illinois DUI law, 625 ILCS 5/11-501, and other DUI-related provisions.

Three pieces of legislation signed in July and August by Governor George Ryan are intended to further deter and combat domestic battery.

On November 19, 1998, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the trial court's holding that section 11-501.1(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/11-501.1(a) (West 1996)) .

Governor George Ryan recently signed four pieces of legislation that amend existing sex offense statutes to more forcefully combat an increased number of Internet-related sex offenses.