Illinois House Bill 5326 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-26 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutionalization of individuals with mental or substance use disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse, and to provide cost effective, community residential settings and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2011. Contains provisions concerning the funding and establishment of community-based services and community-based integrated residential settings; training programs on community-based alternatives for institutional discharge staff; and outreach activities. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services including a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis assessment; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits discrimination in employment based on an individual's mental or substance abuse disorder. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting and assisting individuals in their transition from institution-living to community-based residency. Effective July 1, 2010.

CONSUMER ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM

Rep. Daniel Beiser [D]	Rep. Elizabeth Coulson [R]	Sen. Sara Feigenholtz [D]	Rep. Paul Froehlich [D]
Rep. Esther Golar [D]	Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez [D]	Rep. Karen May [D]	Rep. Harry Osterman [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-03-26		Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2010-03-25		Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2010-03-25		Second Reading - Short Debate
2010-03-17		House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 006-000-000
2010-03-16		Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
2010-03-15		House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
2010-03-11		House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2010-03-11		House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar
2010-03-03		Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
2010-03-03		Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2010-03-03		Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 007-000-000
2010-02-25		Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
2010-02-25		Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
2010-02-25		Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
2010-02-23		Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
2010-02-22		Assigned to Human Services Committee
2010-02-18		Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
2010-02-05		Referred to Rules Committee
2010-02-05		First Reading
2010-02-04		Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5326&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=76&GA=96
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/HB/09600HB5326.htm