Bill Text: IL HB3893 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Amended

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Bill Title: Creates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutional care treatment of individuals with mental disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse or addiction and to provide cost effective, community alternatives and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2013. Makes implementation of the Program dependent upon funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services such as a comprehensive evaluation that includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and potential for living in the community and work placement; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits the denial of program services because of age, sex, ethnic origin, marital status, ability to pay (except when contrary to law), degree of disability, or illness. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting the ability of individuals with a mental disorder to move from institutions to the most integrated community residence. Effective July 1, 2012.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-1)

Status: (Passed) 2012-08-24 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1061 [HB3893 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HB3893-Amended.html

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Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

Filed: 4/24/2012

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3893
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 3893, AS AMENDED,
with reference to page and line numbers of Senate Amendment No.
1 as follows:
on page 3, line 7, after the period, by inserting "For purposes
of this Section, a uniform screening, assessment, and
evaluation process refers to a process that includes an
appropriate evaluation and, as warranted, a referral.
"Uniform" does not mean the use of a singular instrument, tool,
or process that all must utilize."; and
on page 9, line 26, after "adults;" by inserting "for purposes
of this item (13), a uniform screening, assessment, and
evaluation process refers to a process that includes an
appropriate evaluation and, as warranted, a referral;
"uniform" does not mean the use of a singular instrument, tool,
or process that all must utilize;"; and

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on page 25, line 6, after "criteria;", by inserting "for
purposes of this subsection (b), a uniform screening,
assessment, and evaluation process refers to a process that
includes an appropriate evaluation and, as warranted, a
referral; "uniform" does not mean the use of a singular
instrument, tool, or process that all must utilize;".