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IL HB3768

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Illinois Department of Insurance to contract with a private insurance broker to establish an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), which provides a single insurance policy covering the state and all contractors at every level for construction projects

  • Covers six types of insurance for construction contractors: general and excess liability, professional liability, builders' risk, contractors' pollution liability, workers' compensation, and cyber liability

  • Applies to construction agencies including the Capital Development Board, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Central Management Services, and public institutions of higher education

  • Limits contracts between the Department and insurance brokers to a maximum of 5 years and requires compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code

  • Aims to reduce insurance barriers for small contractors, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities who struggle to find affordable coverage for public construction projects

Legislative Description

OWNER-CONTROLLED INS PROGRAM

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
State Government Administration3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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