HB1222ham001 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Maurice A. West, II

Filed: 2/27/2023

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1222

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 1222 on page 2, by replacing line 22 with the following:

"(7) According to a report released in 2021 by the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 3,900,000 veterans receive disability compensation payments. These veterans have sacrificed in service to their country and for the defense of our freedoms. Home modifications will help Illinois veterans to regain and maintain their own freedom to utilize their homes and access the world around them.

(8) Current grant recipients of home modifications"; and

on page 4, line 2, after "home,", by inserting "create universal design,"; and

on page 4, immediately below line 4, by inserting the following:

""Older adult" means any person 60 years of age or older.

"Universal design" means any dwelling unit designed and constructed that is safe and accessible for everyone, regardless of age, physical ability, or stature."; and

by replacing line 23 on page 4 through line 13 on page 5 with the following:

"(a) To qualify for financial assistance under the Home Modification Program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be a resident of the State of Illinois.

(2) Be a person with a disability as defined in Section 15. An older adult or veteran who has a disability as defined in Section 15 meets this requirement.

(3) Have proof of disability from an agency other than a center for independent living when a disability is not obvious or readily apparent.

(4) Be a homeowner or a residential tenant who has obtained the permission of his or her landlord to make the home modification. If a tenant and landlord agree to the home modification, both parties must sign off on final approval, as well as sign a statement of non-fraudulent intent.

(5) Have income that does not exceed 200% of area median income."; and

on page 6, by replacing line 11 with "federal requirements, including the requirements under the Illinois Accessibility Code.".