Public Act 095-0036
 
HB0204 Enrolled LRB095 04048 CMK 24086 b

    AN ACT concerning State government.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and
Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
amended by adding Section 2310-424 as follows:
 
    (20 ILCS 2310/2310-424 new)
    Sec. 2310-424. Men's Health Issues.
    (a) The Department of Public Health shall designate a
member of its staff to handle men's health issues not currently
or adequately addressed by the Department.
    (b) The staff person's duties shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
        (1) Assisting in the assessment of the health needs of
    men in the State.
        (2) Recommending treatment methods and programs that
    are sensitive and reference materials to service
    providers, organizations, and other agencies.
        (3) Promoting awareness of men's health concerns and
    encouraging, promoting, and aiding the establishment of
    men's services.
        (4) Providing adequate and effective opportunities for
    men to express their views on Department policy
    development, program implementation, and interdepartmental
    coordination of men's services.
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.