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| | HB3274 Engrossed | | LRB101 09845 KTG 54947 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning State government.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The Illinois Act on the Aging is amended by |
| 5 | | adding Section 4.17 as follows:
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| 6 | | (20 ILCS 105/4.17 new) |
| 7 | | Sec. 4.17. Listing of programs for seniors. The Department |
| 8 | | on Aging, the Department of Human Services, and the Department |
| 9 | | of Healthcare and Family Services shall identify all programs |
| 10 | | operating in the State, both public and private, that provide |
| 11 | | services to meet the unique needs and circumstances of senior |
| 12 | | citizens. The Department on Aging shall compile and maintain a |
| 13 | | list of the identified programs that includes for each program |
| 14 | | listed: (i) a brief description of program services; (ii) |
| 15 | | eligibility requirements; and (ii) instructions on how to apply |
| 16 | | to the program. The Department on Aging and the Departments of |
| 17 | | Human Services and Healthcare and Family Services shall post |
| 18 | | the list of identified programs on their websites in a relevant |
| 19 | | and conspicuous place. The Department on Aging shall ensure |
| 20 | | that printed copies of the list of identified programs are |
| 21 | | available for distribution to senior citizens at each local |
| 22 | | agency that contracts with a designated area agency on aging. |
| 23 | | The Secretary of State shall ensure that printed copies of the |