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 Bill Status of HB4853  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 301/5-10
20 ILCS 301/10-10


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In a provision concerning the functions of the Department of Human Services under the Act, requires the Department to act as the single State authority and subject matter expert for substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. Provides that in this role, the Department shall lead efforts and provide consultation regarding policy, funding, rules, and legislative changes that could impact existing and future substance use disorder initiatives. In a provision concerning the powers and duties of the Illinois Advisory Council established under the Act, provides that the Council shall: (i) identify substance use disorder policy, funding, service gaps, new and existing initiatives, and other related activities among State agencies that could reduce duplicative efforts and promote uniformity and consistency in service delivery; and (ii) recommend revisions and enhancements that may facilitate those objectives.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/11/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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