AUTISM-UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS House SponsorsRep. Michael Crawford-Harry Benton 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 20 ILCS 1305/10-8.5 new Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Underserved Populations Autism Task Force within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Task Force to develop an Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan for underserved populations that focuses on: (1) improving awareness, early diagnosis, and intervention; and (2) ensuring delivery of treatment and services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including the coordination and accessibility of cost-effective treatments and services throughout the individual's lifetime. Requires the Task Force to submit its strategic plan to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services by no later December 31, 2030. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports each July 1 for calendar years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Requires the annual reports to detail Task Force meetings and activities, summarize Task Force hearings and findings, and give an account of any progress the Task Force has made towards developing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan. Contains provisions on Task Force membership and meetings. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on July 1, 2031. Effective July 1, 2025. 2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton 3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee