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91_HB1452ham001
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1 AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1452
2 AMENDMENT NO. . Amend House Bill 1452 by replacing
3 the title with the following:
4 "AN ACT to amend the Illinois Act on the Aging by adding
5 Section 8.07."; and
6 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the
7 following:
8 "Section 5. The Illinois Act on the Aging is amended by
9 adding Section 8.07 as follows:
10 (20 ILCS 105/8.7 new)
11 Sec. 8.7. Physical fitness for seniors. The Department
12 recognizes that physical fitness among seniors is essential
13 to maintaining a longer, healthier life. To that end, the
14 Department encourages senior citizens throughout the State to
15 participate in exercise and fitness programs. The Department
16 also encourages seniors to visit a physician before beginning
17 or changing any exercise or fitness routines.
18 The Department shall encourage the area agencies on aging
19 to provide grants to local senior centers for the exercise
20 and fitness needs of seniors. The grants shall be subject to
21 appropriations by the General Assembly for this purpose.
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1 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
2 becoming law.".