HB3942 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB3942

Introduced 10/29/2019, by Rep. Justin Slaughter

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

15 ILCS 60/1
15 ILCS 60/10
15 ILCS 60/15
15 ILCS 60/20
15 ILCS 60/25
15 ILCS 60/30
15 ILCS 60/35
15 ILCS 60/40
15 ILCS 60/45 new

Amends the Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee Act. Changes the name of the Act from the Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee Act to the Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Act. Provides that the Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission (rather than Subcommittee) is created in the Department of Human Services under the Youth Services Division (rather than in the Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth). Modifies membership provisions concerning the Commission. Provides that the Department of Human Services (rather than the Governor's Office) shall provide administrative support to the Commission. Modifies the requirements for meetings and reports of the Commission. Abolishes the Commission on January 1, 2024. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2015. Makes conforming changes.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning government.

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

Section 5. The Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee Act is amended by changing Sections 1, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 and by adding Section 45 as follows:

(15 ILCS 60/1)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/10)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 10. Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee. The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission is created in the Department of Human Services under the Youth Services Division. In 2016 the Governor, by Executive Order, created a Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth to ensure that all children and youth in Illinois are healthy, safe, well-educated, and successfully launched into self-sufficiency. To better serve youth leaving State systems of care and to bring Illinois in line with the national goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020, the Cabinet on Children and Youth shall create a subcommittee to drive the State's strategic vision for preventing homelessness among youth leaving State systems of care. The subcommittee shall be known as the Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/15)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 15. Duties. The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee shall:

(1) Review the discharge planning, service plans, and discharge procedures for youth leaving the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health, and the Department of Corrections to determine whether such discharge planning and procedures ensure housing stability for youth leaving State systems of care.

(2) Collect data on the housing stability of youth for one year after they are released from the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health, or the Department of Corrections.

(3) Based on data collected under paragraph (2) regarding youth experiencing homelessness after leaving State systems of care, create a plan to improve discharge policies and procedures to ensure housing stability for youth leaving State systems of care.

(4) Provide recommendations on community plans for sustainable housing; create education and employment plans for homeless youth; and create strategic collaborations between the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health, and the Department of Corrections with respect to youth leaving State systems of care.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/20)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 20. Membership. The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee shall include the following members who shall serve without compensation:

(1) One representative from the Governor's office.

(2) The Director of the Department of Children and Family Services.

(3) The Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

(4) The Secretary of the Department of Human Services.

(5) The Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

(6) The Director of the Department of Corrections.

(7) The Director of the Department of Public Health.

(8) The Director of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.

(9) Four representatives from agencies serving homeless youth.

(10) One representative from a homeless advocacy organization.

(11) One representative from a juvenile justice advocacy organization.

(12) Four youth who have a lived experience with homelessness.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/25)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 25. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Commission Subcommittee shall constitute a quorum, and all recommendations of the Commission Subcommittee shall require approval of a majority of the total members of the Commission Subcommittee.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/30)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 30. Administrative support. The Department of Human Services Governor's Office shall provide administrative support to the Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee as needed, including with respect to compliance with State ethics laws, the Open Meetings Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/35)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 35. Meetings. Until January 1, 2024, the The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee shall meet at least quarterly hold at least 6 meetings each year, but otherwise shall meet at the call of the chair.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/40)

(This Section may contain text from a Public Act with a delayed effective date)

Sec. 40. Reports. Until January 1, 2024, the The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission Subcommittee shall submit an annual interim report to the Governor every 6 months and an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly.

(Source: P.A. 101-98, eff. 1-1-20.)

(15 ILCS 60/45 new)

Sec. 45. Commission abolished; repeal. The Youth Homelessness Prevention Commission is abolished on January 1, 2024. This Act is repealed on January 1, 2025.