MED PATIENTS RTS-NURSING HOMES House SponsorsRep. Mary E. Flowers 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 410 ILCS 50/2.03from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.03410 ILCS 50/4from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5404 Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Expands the definition of "health care provider" to include nursing homes (rather than skilled nursing homes only). Permits a patient to recover damages in a civil action brought under the Act. Effective immediately. 2/10/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/10/2010HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2010HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die