HB3161 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB3161

Introduced , by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

20 ILCS 301/20-30 new

Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to create and maintain a website to educate the public on heroin and prescription opioid abuse. Provides that at a minimum, the website shall include: (i) information on the warning signs of heroin and prescription opioid addiction; (ii) helpful hints for parents on how to discuss the dangers of heroin and prescription opioid addiction with their children; (iii) information on available treatment options and services; (iv) a listing of the toll-free number established by the Department to provide information and referral services for persons with questions concerning substance abuse and treatment; and (v) links to flyers and resources for download. Provides that the Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement the new provisions.

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 Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act is amended by adding Section 20-30 as follows:

(20 ILCS 301/20-30 new)

Sec. 20-30. Opioid prevention and abuse; public awareness website. The Department shall create and maintain a website to educate the public on heroin and prescription opioid abuse. At a minimum, the website shall include:

(1) information on the warning signs of heroin and prescription opioid addiction;

(2) helpful hints for parents on how to discuss the dangers of heroin and prescription opioid addiction with their children;

(3) information on available treatment options and services;

(4) a listing of the toll-free number established by the Department to provide information and referral services for persons with questions concerning substance abuse and treatment; and

(5) links to flyers and resources for download.

The Department shall adopt any rules necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.