IL HB0066

Reduces the annual nursing home license fee from $1,990 to $999, with two-year licenses at double the annual rate.

Requires nursing home owners and operators to purchase and maintain at least $750,000 in liability insurance per facility covering each resident per occurrence of negligence.

Liability insurance coverage shall include indemnity of the insured only, with defense costs not covered under the required amount.

Makes proof of liability insurance coverage a requirement for establishing, owning, or operating a facility, with license suspension or revocation for violations.

License applicants must provide affirmative evidence of ability to comply with the liability insurance requirement as part of their application.