103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
SB3072

 

Introduced 2/2/2024, by Sen. Dave Syverson

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
New Act

    Creates the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Program Transparency Act. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall compile a report concerning all substance use disorder and mental health programs in the State. Provides that the report shall identify each State-funded substance use disorder and mental health program in the State and provide specified information about each program. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall collaborate with relevant State agencies to ensure the timely and accurate collection of information required for the report. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall submit the report to the General Assembly and make the report accessible to the public on the Departments' website no later than 6 months after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.


LRB103 37234 SPS 67353 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

SB3072LRB103 37234 SPS 67353 b

1    AN ACT concerning State government.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
5Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Program Transparency
6Act.
 
7    Section 5. Findings; legislative intent.
8    (a) The General Assembly finds that substance use
9disorders and mental health conditions are critical public
10health issues affecting individuals and families throughout
11the State of Illinois.
12    (b) The General Assembly recognizes the importance of
13providing comprehensive and effective programs to address
14substance use disorders and mental health conditions and
15acknowledges the significant financial resources allocated for
16these programs.
17    (c) It is imperative for this State to have a transparent
18and accountable system to assess the effectiveness and impact
19of substance use disorder and mental health programs funded by
20the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the
21Department of Human Services.
22    (d) The General Assembly further finds that there is
23currently a need for a centralized and detailed compilation of

 

 

SB3072- 2 -LRB103 37234 SPS 67353 b

1information on all substance use disorder and mental health
2programs offered in the State of Illinois to inform policy
3decisions, evaluate program success, and enhance the overall
4quality of services provided.
5    (e) The intent of this Act is to require the Department of
6Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the
7Department of Human Services, to compile a comprehensive
8report within 6 months after the effective date of this Act,
9providing a comprehensive overview of substance use disorder
10and mental health programs in Illinois.
11    (f) By enacting this legislation, the General Assembly
12aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and optimal
13allocation of resources to address the complex and evolving
14needs of individuals grappling with substance use disorders
15and mental health conditions.
 
16    Section 10. Reporting requirements.
17    (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this Act,
18the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in
19coordination with the Department of Human Services, shall
20compile a report concerning all substance use disorder and
21mental health programs in this State.
22    (b) The report shall identify each State-funded substance
23use disorder and mental health program in this State and
24provide, at a minimum, the following information about each
25program:

 

 

SB3072- 3 -LRB103 37234 SPS 67353 b

1        (1) the name of the program;
2        (2) the source of the funding for the program;
3        (3) a description of the services provided by the
4    program;
5        (4) the locations and contact information for program
6    facilities;
7        (5) a demographic breakdown of the individuals served
8    by the program;
9        (6) the outcomes of the program and metrics of
10    success; and
11        (7) any additional relevant information deemed
12    necessary by the Department of Healthcare and Family
13    Services and the Department of Human Services.
 
14    Section 15. Coordination with State agencies. The
15Department of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination
16with the Department of Human Services, shall collaborate with
17relevant State agencies to ensure the timely and accurate
18collection of information required for the report described in
19Section 10.
 
20    Section 20. Publication and accessibility. The Department
21of Healthcare and Family Services, in coordination with the
22Department of Human Services, shall submit the report
23described in Section 10 to the General Assembly. The
24Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the

 

 

SB3072- 4 -LRB103 37234 SPS 67353 b

1Department of Human Services shall make the report accessible
2to the public on the Departments' website no later than 6
3months after the effective date of this Act.
 
4    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
5becoming law.