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LRB094 08054 DRJ 38237 b |
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| AN ACT concerning aging.
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| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| represented in the General Assembly:
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| Section 5. The Elder Abuse and Neglect Act is amended by |
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| adding Section 14 as follows:
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| (320 ILCS 20/14 new) |
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| Sec. 14. Volunteer corps. Qualified volunteers may be used |
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| for the purposes of increasing public awareness and providing |
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| companion-type services, as prescribed by rule, to eligible |
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| adults. A qualified volunteer must undergo training as |
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| prescribed by the Department by rule and must adhere to all |
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| confidentiality requirements as required by law.
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| Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon |
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| becoming law.
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