Public Act 0431 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB1489 Enrolled LRB094 08054 DRJ 38237 b

Public Act 094-0431

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.

Effective Date: 8/2/2005