Illinois Senate Bill 3475 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-19 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments 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

Sen. Jacqueline Collins [D]	Sen. William Delgado [D]	Sen. Susan Garrett [D]	Sen. Mattie Hunter [D]
Sen. Emil Jones [D]	Sen. Kimberly Lightford [D]	Sen. Michael Noland [D]	Sen. Heather Steans [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-03-19		Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2010-03-19		Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2010-03-18		Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
2010-03-16		Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Public Health Subcommittee on Nursing Home Care
2010-03-16		Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
2010-03-12		Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2010-03-12		Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans
2010-03-05		Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 19, 2010
2010-03-04		Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
2010-03-03		To Public Health Subcommittee on Nursing Home Care
2010-02-25		Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
2010-02-24		Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
2010-02-24		Assigned to Public Health
2010-02-23		Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
2010-02-17		Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
2010-02-17		Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
2010-02-10		Referred to Assignments
2010-02-10		First Reading
2010-02-10		Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3475&GAID=10&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=76&GA=96
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/96/SB/09600SB3475.htm