SB2857 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

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 Department of Human Services Act is amended by changing Section 10-10 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1305/10-10)

Sec. 10-10. Diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorder prevention; special risk groups. The Department shall include within its public health promotion programs and materials information to be directed toward population groups in Illinois that are to be considered at high risk in relation to diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, such as Hispanics, people of African descent, the elderly, obese individuals, persons with high blood sugar content, and persons with a family history of diabetes. Such information shall inform high risk groups about the causes and prevention of diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, the types of treatment for these diseases, the disease and how treatment may be obtained. By February 15, 2009 and each February 15 thereafter, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly concerning its activities and accomplishments under this Section during the previous calendar year.

(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)