Public Act 0489 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB0731 Enrolled LRB095 10657 BDD 30887 b

Public Act 095-0489

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Department of Human Services Act is amended by adding Section 10-33 as follows:

(20 ILCS 1305/10-33 new)

Sec. 10-33. Sexual assault education program.

(a) The Department shall conduct a comprehensive study of the needs of women with disabilities who reside in the community as well as structured living environments regarding sexual assault and the threat of sexual violence. The study must include a needs assessment during the first year that gathers input from women with disabilities, service providers, and advocacy organizations. This study must inform the development and implementation of educational programs for women with disabilities, including distribution of information materials during the first year. These materials must include information on indications of possible occurrences of sexual assault, the rights of sexual-assault victims, and any public or private victim-assistance programs and resources available, including resources available through the Office of the Attorney General.

(b) The Department shall seek to attain any federal grants or other funding that may be available for the purpose of this Section.

(c) The Department shall adopt any rule necessary for the implementation and administration of the program under this Section.

Effective Date: 6/1/2008