SB2948 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
SB2948

Introduced 1/28/2010, by Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

210 ILCS 35/4

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4184

Amends the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning licensure.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Community Living Facilities Licensing Act is amended by changing Section 4 as follows:

(210 ILCS 35/4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4184)

Sec. 4. Department's powers and duties. The Director of the Department shall establish a system of licensure for Community Living Facilities, in accordance with this Act, for the purposes of:

(1) Protecting the the health, welfare and safety of residents;

(2) Insuring the provision of appropriate programming and support services for residents to promote their independence, personal growth, self-respect and ability to function in a more independent living arrangement;

(3) Insuring that the sites selected for Community Living Facilities enable residents to participate in community activities;

(4) Protecting residents' rights;

(5) Maintaining the integrity of communities by requiring regular monitoring and inspection of Community Living Facilities; insuring that minimum program and physical plant standards are maintained; and prohibiting the concentration of Community Living Facilities in residential neighborhoods.

(Source: P.A. 82-567.)