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Introduced
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Passed
05/21/2019
05/21/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2019
08/09/2019
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Diversity in Health Care Professions Task Force. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall serve as the chairperson of the Task Force and it shall also be comprised of 2 dentists, 2 medical doctors, 2 nurses, 2 optometrists, 2 pharmacists, 2 physician assistants, 2 podiatrists, and 2 public health practitioners. Provides specified objectives. Provides specified recommendations to serve as guiding principles for the Task Force. Provides that Task Force members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for their expenses incurred in performing their duties. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least quarterly and at other times as called by the chairperson. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall prepare a report that summarizes its work and makes recommendations resulting from its study and shall submit the report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2020 and annually thereafter.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Diversity in Health Care Professions Task Force, which will be chaired by the Director of Public Health and include various healthcare professionals. The Task Force has several objectives, including increasing minority student representation in healthcare careers, establishing mentorship programs, addressing barriers to inclusion and retention, and promoting diversity in healthcare leadership. The Task Force will collaborate with relevant stakeholders and make recommendations on strategies to enhance diversity in the healthcare workforce, such as through affirmative action, targeted recruitment, financial incentives, and formal diversity programs. The Task Force will submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly summarizing its work and recommendations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jacqueline Collins (D)*,
Mary Flowers (D)*,
Elgie Sims (D)*,
Kelly Burke (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
LaToya Greenwood (D),
Toi Hutchinson (D),
Emil Jones (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Antonio Muñoz (D),
Martin Sandoval (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0273 (on 08/09/2019)
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