Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2021	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Legislative Accessibility Act. Provides that the General Assembly shall make all efforts to increase the accessibility of the General Assembly for people with disabilities. Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint an accessibility coordinator who, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, shall be responsible for addressing accessibility needs for his or her corresponding house. Provides that the Illinois General Assembly website shall include either an email address, webform, or other similar mechanism to request reasonable accommodations to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities attending legislative events. Establishes the General Assembly Accessibility Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members and ex officio members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides administrative support for the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall examine issues concerning accessibility of persons with a disability. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning General Assembly accessibility no later than December 31, 2020. Repeals specified provisions January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2020	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
2/6/2020	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2020	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/4/2020	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muņoz
3/5/2020	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
5/15/2020	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5/22/2020	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire
1/13/2021	Senate	Session Sine Die

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