Senate Sponsors: CULLERTON. Short description: HEALTH CARE EMPLOYER-DEF Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Deletes the requirement that the health care worker provide direct care to be subject to the provisions of the Act. Adds mental health and developmental disabilities facilities operated by the Department of Human Services, assisted living establishments, and shared housing establishments to the definition of "health care employer". Provides that background checks must be initiated for new applicants for these positions by July 1, 2000 and for all the added classes of employees no later than January 1, 2001. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status