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HB0204 Engrossed |
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| AN ACT concerning State government.
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| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, |
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| represented in the General Assembly:
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| Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and |
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| Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is |
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| amended by adding
Section 2310-424 as follows:
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| (20 ILCS 2310/2310-424 new)
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| Sec. 2310-424. Men's Health Issues.
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| (a) The Department of Public Health shall designate a |
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| member of its
staff to handle men's health issues not currently |
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| or adequately addressed
by the Department.
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| (b) The staff person's duties shall include, but not be |
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| limited to, the
following:
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| (1) Assisting in the assessment of the health needs of |
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| men in the State.
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| (2) Recommending treatment methods and programs that |
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| are sensitive and
reference materials to service |
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| providers, organizations, and other agencies.
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| (3) Promoting awareness of men's health concerns and |
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| encouraging,
promoting, and aiding the establishment of |
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| men's services.
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| (4) Providing adequate and effective opportunities for |
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| men to express
their views on Department policy |