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IL HB3846

IL HB3846
AUTISM-UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Underserved Populations Autism Task Force within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Task Force to develop an Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan for underserved populations that focuses on: (1) improving awareness, early diagnosis, and intervention; and (2) ensuring delivery of treatment and services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including the coordination and accessibility of cost-effective treatments and services throughout the individual's lifetime. Requires the Task Force to submit its strategic plan to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services by no later December 31, 2030. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports each July 1 for calendar years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Requires the annual reports to detail Task Force meetings and activities, summarize Task Force hearings and findings, and give an account of any progress the Task Force has made towards developing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan. Contains provisions on Task Force membership and meetings. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on July 1, 2031. Effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Underserved Populations Autism Task Force within the Illinois Department of Human Services to address autism spectrum disorder challenges for marginalized communities. The task force will include representatives from the state legislature, family members of individuals with autism, doctors from underserved populations, autism advocacy groups, and key state officials. "Underserved populations" are specifically defined to include racial and ethnic minorities, rural populations, households near the poverty line, and sexual or gender minorities. The task force's primary responsibility is to develop a comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan by December 31, 2030, focusing on improving awareness, early diagnosis, intervention, and ensuring accessible, cost-effective treatments throughout an individual's lifetime. The task force will submit annual reports on July 1st for the years 2026-2030, detailing their meetings, hearings, findings, and progress. Members will serve without compensation, with administrative support provided by the Department of Human Services. The task force will automatically dissolve on July 1, 2031, and the bill becomes effective on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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