Public Act 094-0431
 
SB1489 Enrolled LRB094 08054 DRJ 38237 b

    AN ACT concerning aging.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Elder Abuse and Neglect Act is amended by
adding Section 14 as follows:
 
    (320 ILCS 20/14 new)
    Sec. 14. Volunteer corps. Qualified volunteers may be used
for the purposes of increasing public awareness and providing
companion-type services, as prescribed by rule, to eligible
adults. A qualified volunteer must undergo training as
prescribed by the Department by rule and must adhere to all
confidentiality requirements as required by law.
 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.