Bill > HB3078

This bill addresses several aspects of human services, healthcare, and legal provisions in Illinois. Here's a summary: This bill makes multiple changes across various state agencies and legal areas. In the Department of Human Services Act, it modifies the Inspector General's role and reporting procedures, particularly regarding investigations of abuse, neglect, and other serious incidents in mental health and developmental disability facilities. For the Autism Research Checkoff Fund, the bill directs the transfer of the remaining balance to the Autism Awareness Fund by July 1, 2025, and dissolves the fund on January 1, 2026. The bill extends early intervention services for children with special needs, allowing those found eligible for early childhood special education who were born between May 1 and August 31 to continue receiving services until the beginning of the following school year. It also updates various definitions and provisions related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and firearm ownership, including expanding the categories of qualified examiners and modifying reporting requirements for mental health professionals. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to several other acts, such as removing certain repealer provisions and updating terminology across different sections of state law. The changes aim to improve service delivery, clarify legal definitions, and enhance reporting and oversight mechanisms in various healthcare and social service contexts.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3078&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104