Public Act 0998 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB2877 Enrolled LRB095 19229 RCE 45487 b

Public Act 095-0998

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 Human Services Act is amended by changing Section 10-10 and by adding Section 10-60 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1305/10-10)

Sec. 10-10. Diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorder prevention; special risk groups. The Department shall include within its public health promotion programs and materials information to be directed toward population groups in Illinois that are to be considered at high risk in relation to diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, such as Hispanics, people of African descent, the elderly, obese individuals, persons with high blood sugar content, and persons with a family history of diabetes. Such information shall inform high risk groups about the causes and prevention of diabetes, asthma, and pulmonary disorders, the types of treatment for these diseases, the disease and how treatment may be obtained. By February 15, 2009 and each February 15 thereafter, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly concerning its activities and accomplishments under this Section during the previous calendar year.

(Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)

(20 ILCS 1305/10-60 new)

Sec. 10-60. Mental health awareness in minority communities. The Department shall include mental health awareness, education, and outreach materials within its public health promotion programs and information to be directed toward minority population groups in Illinois. This information shall inform members of minority communities about mental illness, the types of services and supports available, and how treatment may be obtained. The Department shall collaborate with community-based mental health agencies in the delivery of the information to community leaders and other interested parties in minority communities.