summary
Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Repeals the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act and removes all cross-references to the Act in various statutes. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Requires the Department on Aging to implement and administer the Benefits Access Program and to establish the eligibility criteria under the program for: (1) the Secretary of State with respect to reduced fees paid by qualified vehicle owners under the Illinois Vehicle Code; (2) special districts that offer free fixed route public transportation services for qualified older adults under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act; and (3) special districts that offer transit services for qualified individuals with disabilities under the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Sets forth household income eligibility limits and other eligibility requirements under the program. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules concerning automatic renewals and appeal rights under the program. Makes corresponding changes concerning the program to the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, the Local Mass Transit District Act, the Regional Transportation Authority Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Older Adult Services Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Further amends the Illinois Act on the Aging by removing a requirement that the Department: (i) study the feasibility of implementing an affirmative action employment plan for the recruitment, hiring, and training of persons 60 years of age or older; and (ii) develop a multilingual pamphlet to assist physicians, pharmacists, and patients in monitoring prescriptions provided by various physicians and to aid persons 65 years of age or older in complying with directions for proper use of pharmaceutical prescriptions. Adds a requirement that the Department implement the Older Americans Act. Removes provisions requiring a Community Care Program Medicaid Initiative and a Community Care Program Medicaid Enrollment Oversight Subcommittee. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Aging-Benefits Access Program, replacing the existing Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. The bill creates a new Benefits Access Program administered by the Department on Aging that provides various benefits for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Under this program, eligible individuals must be at least 65 years old or have a disability, be an Illinois resident, and have a household income below specific thresholds ($33,562 for an individual, $44,533 for a two-person household, or $55,500 for three or more people). The program provides benefits such as reduced vehicle registration fees, free public transportation services, and other assistance. The bill removes several existing requirements from the Department on Aging, including studies on employment plans and multilingual pamphlets, and adds a requirement to implement the Older Americans Act. Additionally, the bill updates multiple other state laws to reference the new Benefits Access Program instead of the previous property tax relief act, effectively streamlining and modernizing benefits for seniors and individuals with disabilities across various state programs.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1302&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1302.htm |
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