Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB3935

Amends the Abuse of Adults with Disabilities Intervention Act. Requires the Office of Inspector General to immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency, including the appropriate State's Attorney's office, of the receipt of a complaint or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an adult with disabilities. Provides that upon the death of an adult with disabilities, where a complaint or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation was made prior to the person's death pursuant to the Act, regardless of whether the complaint or report was substantiated or unsubstantiated, and regardless of whether consent was given for an assessment, the Office of Inspector General designated by the Department of Human Services shall immediately report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency, including the appropriate State's Attorney's office, and coroner or medical examiner. Provides that such reports shall be in writing and shall contain information concerning (1) prior complaints or reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the disabled adult; (2) actions taken or not taken by the Office of Inspector General or the Department; (3) personnel who were involved in investigating the compliant or report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and (4) case numbers. Requires the Office of Inspector General to: maintain a copy of the written report; document any subsequent actions; forward certain reports to the Attorney General; follow up on all deaths of adults with disabilities that were referred by the Office to a law enforcement agency since 2003; and other matters. Contains provisions concerning other matters. Effective immediately.

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