Public Act 101-0588
 
SB1726 EnrolledLRB101 06866 CPF 51898 b

    AN ACT concerning health.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The State Finance Act is amended by changing
Section 5.180 as follows:
 
    (30 ILCS 105/5.180)  (from Ch. 127, par. 141.180)
    Sec. 5.180. The Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and
Support Fund.
(Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
 
    Section 10. The Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Act is
amended by changing Section 6 and by adding Section 8 as
follows:
 
    (410 ILCS 405/6)  (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6956)
    Sec. 6. Alzheimer's Disease ADA Advisory Committee.
    (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory
Committee consisting of 17 23 voting members appointed by the
Director of the Department, as well as 5 nonvoting members as
hereinafter provided in this Section. The Director or his
designee shall serve as one of the 17 23 voting members and as
the Chairman of the Committee. Those appointed as voting
members shall include persons who are experienced in research
and the delivery of services to individuals with Alzheimer's
disease or a related disorder and their families. Such members
shall include:
        (1) one individual from a statewide association
    dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research;
        (2) one individual from a non-governmental statewide
    organization that advocates for seniors;
        (3) the Dementia Coordinator of the Illinois
    Department of Public Health, or the Dementia Coordinator's
    designee;
        (4) one individual representing the Community Care
    Program's Home and Community Services Division;
        (5) one individual representing the Adult Protective
    Services Unit;
        (6) 3 individuals from Alzheimer's Disease Assistance
    Centers;
        (7) one individual from a statewide association
    representing an adult day service organization;
        (8) one individual from a statewide association
    representing home care providers;
        (9) one individual from a statewide trade organization
    representing the interests of physicians licensed to
    practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois;
        (10) one individual representing long-term care
    facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act, an
    assisted living establishment licensed under the Assisted
    Living and Shared Housing Act, or supportive living
    facilities;
        (11) one individual from a statewide association
    representing the interests of social workers;
        (12) one individual representing Area Agencies on
    Aging;
        (13) the Medicaid Director of the Department of
    Healthcare and Family Services, or the Medicaid Director's
    designee;
        (14) one individual from a statewide association
    representing health education and promotion and public
    health advocacy; and
        (15) one individual with medical or academic
    experience with early onset Alzheimer's disease or related
    disorders. 3 physicians licensed to practice medicine in
    all of its branches, one representative of a licensed
    hospital, one registered nurse with a specialty in
    geriatric or dementia care, one representative of a long
    term care facility under the Nursing Home Care Act, one
    representative of a long term care facility under the
    Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, one representative
    from a supportive living facility specially serving
    individuals with dementia, one representative of a home
    care agency serving individuals with dementia, one
    representative of a hospice with a specialty in palliative
    care for dementia, one representative of an area agency on
    aging as defined by Section 3.07 of the Illinois Act on the
    Aging, one representative from a leading advocacy
    organization serving individuals with Alzheimer's disease,
    one licensed social worker, one representative of law
    enforcement, 2 individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's
    disease, 3 family members or representatives of
    individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related
    disorders, and 3 members of the general public. Among the
    physician appointments shall be persons with specialties
    in the fields of neurology, family medicine, psychiatry and
    pharmacology. Among the general public members, at least 2
    appointments shall include persons 65 years of age or
    older.
    (b) In addition to the 17 23 voting members, the Directors
of the following State agencies or their designees who are
qualified to represent each Department's programs and services
for those with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders shall
serve as nonvoting members: Department on Aging, Department of
Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Public Health,
Department of Human Services, and Guardianship and Advocacy
Commission.
    Each voting member appointed by the Director of Public
Health shall serve for a term of 2 years, and until his
successor is appointed and qualified. Members of the Committee
shall not be compensated but shall be reimbursed for expenses
actually incurred in the performance of their duties. No more
than 12 voting members may be of the same political party.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original
appointments.
    The Committee shall review all State programs and services
provided by State agencies that are directed toward persons
with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and by
consensus recommend changes to improve the State's response to
this serious health problem. Such recommendations shall be
included in the State plan described in this Act.
(Source: P.A. 97-768, eff. 1-1-13.)
 
    (410 ILCS 405/8 new)
    Sec. 8. Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support
Fund; support. The Department, in coordination with the members
of the Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee, shall make
reasonable efforts to promote the Alzheimer's Disease
Research, Care, and Support Fund during relevant times,
including, but not limited to, periods of time when tax returns
are typically received. Ways to promote the Fund include, but
are not limited to, issuing press releases and posting on
social media.
 
    Section 15. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Act is amended
by changing Sections 1, 2, 3, and by adding Sections 3.1, 3.2
and 3.3 as follows:
 
    (410 ILCS 410/1)  (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6901)
    Sec. 1. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be
cited as the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support
Fund Act.
(Source: P.A. 84-324.)
 
    (410 ILCS 410/2)  (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6902)
    Sec. 2. Contributions on tax returns. Each individual
taxpayer required to file a return pursuant to the Illinois
Income Tax Act desiring to contribute to the Alzheimer's
Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund may do so by stating
the amount of such contribution (not less than $1) on such
return. This Section shall not apply to an amended return.
(Source: P.A. 86-678.)
 
    (410 ILCS 410/3)  (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6903)
    Sec. 3. Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support
Fund.
    (a) There is created the Alzheimer's Disease Research,
Care, and Support Fund, a special fund in the State Treasury.
    (b) The Department of Public Health shall deposit any
donations received for the grant program created pursuant to
this Act in the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support
Fund.
    (c) The General Assembly may appropriate moneys monies in
the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund to the
Department of Public Health for the purpose of complying with
the requirements under Section 4 of awarding grants pursuant to
this Act.
(Source: P.A. 84-1265.)
 
    (410 ILCS 410/3.1 new)
    Sec. 3.1. Dementia Coordinator.
    (a) The full-time position of Dementia Coordinator is
created within the Department of Public Health. The Dementia
Coordinator shall be funded out of the Alzheimer's Disease
Research, Care, and Support Fund. The Dementia Coordinator is
responsible only for activities associated with and relevant to
the successful implementation of the State of Illinois
Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, including, but not limited to:
        (1) coordinating quality dementia services in the
    State to ensure dementia capability;
        (2) using dementia-related data to coordinate with the
    Department to improve public health outcomes;
        (3) increasing awareness and creating
    dementia-specific training;
        (4) providing access to quality coordinated care for
    individuals with dementia in the most integrated setting
    available;
        (5) establishing and maintaining relationships with
    other agencies and organizations within the State in order
    to meet the needs of the affected population and prevent
    duplication of services;
        (6) identifying and managing grants to assist in the
    funding of the position of Dementia Coordinator and other
    programs and services to assist Illinois in becoming
    dementia-capable;
        (7) working with the Department's Behavioral Risk
    Factor Surveillance System Coordinator and the Alzheimer's
    Disease Advisory Committee in identifying available funds
    to execute appropriate modules for critical data
    collection and research, if and when necessary; moneys
    appropriated to the Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care,
    and Support Fund may be considered;
        (8) building and maintaining effective working
    relationships with other departments and organizations to
    ensure coordination between and the support of dementia
    services;
        (9) maintaining and applying knowledge of current
    developments and trends in the assigned area of expertise
    by reading appropriate journals, books, and other
    professional literature, and attending related
    conferences, seminars, and trainings;
        (10) providing support for the Alzheimer's Disease
    Advisory Committee's activities, including co-drafting the
    State plan; and
        (11) compiling and publishing an annual report on the
    state of dementia care in Illinois, including, but not
    limited to, the status of Illinois in becoming a
    dementia-capable state.
 
    (410 ILCS 410/3.2 new)
    Sec. 3.2. Use of moneys in the Fund. Moneys in the
Alzheimer's Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund shall be
used by the Department of Public Health to cover costs
associated with this Act, including, but not limited to, the
following:
        (1) salary and benefits for the full-time position of
    Dementia Coordinator within the Department; and
        (2) other expenses contingent with the
    responsibilities of the Dementia Coordinator, including,
    but not limited to, travel and professional development
    opportunities.
 
    (410 ILCS 410/3.3 new)
    Sec. 3.3. Administrative support. The Department of Public
Health shall be responsible for providing the Dementia
Coordinator with work space, supplies, and other
administrative office materials, as needed, through existing
resources and not with moneys from the Alzheimer's Disease
Research, Care, and Support Fund.
 
    (410 ILCS 410/4 rep.)
    Section 20. The Alzheimer's Disease Research Act is amended
by repealing Section 4.