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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to issue upon the request of a person medically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, or the guardian or custodian of the person, an Autism Spectrum Disorder wallet card that specifies that the cardholder has been medically diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Requires the Department to establish, by rule, the proof required in order to obtain an Autism Spectrum Disorder wallet card and the process for administration of the card. Permits the Department to collect a reasonable fee for the issuance of the card not to exceed $10.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Provides that upon approval an applicant's Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card, the Secretary of State shall inform the applicant of the availability of a Person with a Disability Wallet Card that specifies that the cardholder has been medically diagnosed with a disability, and shall provide that Wallet Card upon the applicant's request. Provides that the Wallet Card may only be available to applicants with a Type Two or Type Five Disability. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall design the Wallet Card in consultation with the Secretary of State, after which, the Department of Human Services shall produce and distribute the cards to the Secretary of State. Provides that the Secretary of State shall work with the Department of Human Services to adopt rules in the administration of the Wallet Card. Provides legislative findings and intent.
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