Bill Status of HB 6201   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-OIG-DISABLED ADULTS-ABUSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Dwight Kay

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2435/15from Ch. 23, par. 3395-15
20 ILCS 2435/25from Ch. 23, par. 3395-25
20 ILCS 2435/35from Ch. 23, par. 3395-35
20 ILCS 2435/40from Ch. 23, par. 3395-40
20 ILCS 2435/45from Ch. 23, par. 3395-45

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Abuse of Adults with Disabilities Intervention Act. Provides that upon the death of an adult with disabilities, where a complaint or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation was made prior to the person's death pursuant to the Act, regardless of whether the complaint or report was substantiated or unsubstantiated, and regardless of whether consent was given for an assessment, the Office of Inspector General designated by the Department of Human Services shall immediately report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency and coroner or medical examiner. Provides that such reports shall be in writing and, at a minimum, shall contain information regarding (1) the prior complaint or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the deceased adult with disabilities, the deceased adult with disabilities, and the reporter, upon the reporter's consent; (2) actions taken or not taken by the Office of Inspector General or the Department upon receiving the complaint or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation; (3) the personnel from the Department and the Office of Inspector General who were involved in investigating the compliant or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and (4) as available and applicable, the case numbers for the Department, the Office of Inspector General, law enforcement, and the coroner or medical examiner. Requires the Office of Inspector General to: maintain a copy of the written report; document any subsequent actions; forward the written report, the coroner's report, and the law enforcement agency's final investigative report to the Attorney General; and notify the proper law enforcement agency to investigate if a crime has been committed. Contains provisions concerning service plans. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  7/16/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dwight Kay
  8/16/2012HouseFirst Reading
  8/16/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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