(20 ILCS 1305/1-55)

Sec. 1-55. 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline System and Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund.

(a) The Department of Human Services is authorized to implement and administer the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system in compliance with the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 as codified in 47 U.S.C. 251 and 251a and any subsequent amendments, the Federal Communication Commission's rules adopted to administer the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 and any subsequent amendments, and national guidelines for crisis care.

(b) The Department is authorized to collaborate with other State agencies and stakeholders to implement and administer the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system.

(c) The Department is authorized to administer the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund pursuant to Section 6z-134 of the State Finance Act.

(Source: P.A. 104-6, eff. 6-16-25.)