SB2528 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2528

Introduced 1/12/2010, by Sen. Deanna Demuzio

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 1705/15g new

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act. Prohibits providers and staff of settings licensed, certified, operated, or funded by the Department of Human Services' Division of Developmental Disabilities from restraining individuals in a face-down, prone position. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act is amended by adding Section 15g as follows:

(20 ILCS 1705/15g new)

Sec. 15g. Prohibited use of prone restraint. Restraint in a face-down, prone position shall be prohibited for individuals receiving services in settings licensed, certified, operated, or funded by the Department of Human Services' Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.