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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act. Creates the Outside Rx Program to provide funds, through grants, subject to appropriation, established by the Department of Public Health, for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs serving the citizens of the State of Illinois. Requires the Department to establish an advisory committee to assist and advise the Department in the development and administration of the Outdoor Rx Program, including developing the form for an application for receipt of a grant. Provides that the Department shall set priorities and develop criteria for the awarding of grants to natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs. Provides criteria for grant eligibility and selection. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall make the final decision on funding a program. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act, which establishes the Outdoor Rx Program to provide grants, subject to appropriation, for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource or outdoor-based therapy programs serving the citizens of the State of Illinois. The Department of Public Health will administer the program and establish an advisory committee to assist in its development and administration. The bill creates the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be used solely for the administration of the program. The Department will set priorities and develop criteria for the awarding of grants, which may include programs that utilize veterans, contribute to healthy lifestyles, create partnerships, and use research-based therapy approaches. The Director of Public Health will make the final decision on funding program proposals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (on 04/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=194&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB0194.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB0194.pdf |
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