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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Creates the State Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program to provide awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery. Sets forth certain activities under the program, including, but not limited to: (i) designating a State FASD coordinator with knowledge and experience in the field of prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD; (ii) utilizing and adapting existing federal or State programs to include FASD identification and FASD-informed support; (iii) developing and expanding screening and diagnostic capacity for FASD; and (iv) providing training with respect to FASD for professionals across relevant sectors. Establishes a FASD State Advisory Committee to provide guidance for the FASD State Program to prevent FASD and provide for the identification, treatment, and support of individuals with FASD and their families. Sets forth certain activities of the committee; committee membership; and committee reporting requirements. Permits the Department of Human Services to contract with or provide grants to public and private nonprofit entities for FASD programs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive State Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program in Illinois to address the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure. The program will focus on awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery for individuals with FASD, which is the leading cause of preventable developmental disabilities. Key activities include designating a State FASD coordinator, adapting existing programs to better support FASD identification, developing screening and diagnostic capabilities, implementing targeted intervention programs, increasing public awareness, and providing professional training across various sectors. The bill creates a FASD State Advisory Committee composed of state agency heads and public representatives, including individuals with personal experience with FASD. The committee will develop a statewide strategic plan, provide guidance on grant proposals, identify and recommend improvements to existing programs, and coordinate interdepartmental efforts. The Department of Human Services will be the lead agency responsible for administering the program, and the committee members will serve four-year terms without compensation but with reimbursement for expenses. The bill defines FASD as a range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure that can impact multiple body systems and includes various specific diagnoses like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2511&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2511.htm |
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