HB4953 Summary

• Creates the Calumet City Community Medical District with boundaries coterminous with Calumet City to attract and retain healthcare facilities, medical research facilities, educational institutions, and high-technology enterprises.

• Establishes a 12-member Commission consisting of 9 appointed commissioners (3 by Governor, 3 by Mayor of Calumet City, 3 by Cook County Board President) and 3 ex officio commissioners from state departments, with 3-year terms.

• Grants the Commission powers to acquire, develop, and dispose of property through purchase, lease, or eminent domain (with certain restrictions on medical institutions, residential properties in historic districts, and recreational facilities).

• Authorizes the Commission to construct and improve medical facilities, research centers, nursing facilities, office buildings, dormitories, and biotechnology/technology parks related to healthcare and medical advancement.

• Amends the Court of Claims Act and Eminent Domain Act to recognize the Calumet City Community Medical District Commission alongside other medical district commissions and establish a special income fund for property revenue.