95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
SB2857

 

Introduced 2/15/2008, by Sen. William Delgado

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
20 ILCS 1305/10-10

    Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department to include within its public health promotion programs and materials information directed toward groups at high risk for asthma and pulmonary disorders (as well as diabetes). Requires the Department to report annually to the General Assembly concerning its activities and accomplishments.


LRB095 19231 RCE 45489 b

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

SB2857 LRB095 19231 RCE 45489 b

1     AN ACT concerning State government.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Department of Human Services Act is amended
5 by changing Section 10-10 as follows:
 
6     (20 ILCS 1305/10-10)
7     Sec. 10-10. Diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorder
8 prevention; special risk groups. The Department shall include
9 within its public health promotion programs and materials
10 information to be directed toward population groups in Illinois
11 that are to be considered at high risk in relation to diabetes,
12 asthma, and pulmonary disorders, such as Hispanics, people of
13 African descent, the elderly, obese individuals, persons with
14 high blood sugar content, and persons with a family history of
15 diabetes. Such information shall inform high risk groups about
16 the causes and prevention of diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary
17 disorders, the types of treatment for these diseases, the
18 disease and how treatment may be obtained. By February 15, 2009
19 and each February 15 thereafter, the Department shall file a
20 report with the General Assembly concerning its activities and
21 accomplishments under this Section during the previous
22 calendar year.
23 (Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)