Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE. Short description: MEDICAID-NURSING HOME DEATHS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the "Medicaid" Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires nursing homes to report to the Department of Public Aid the death of a resident or the discharge of a resident. Requires that the report be made within 5 working days after the death or discharge, and provides for a civil penalty of not more than $100 per day if the report is made late. Effective January 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status