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SB 3490 — COMMISSION ON LGBTQ AGING
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0885
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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38 sponsors
2 primary, 36 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (29 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Council on Aging, provides that at least 7 citizen members shall represent underrepresented communities, including, but no limited to: one member who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer individual; one member who is a transgender or gender-expansive individual; one member who is an African-American or Black individual; and one member who is an Asian-American or Pacific Islander individual. Creates the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ Aging to investigate, analyze, and study the health, housing, financial, psychosocial, home-and-community-based services, assisted living, and long-term care needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to improve access to benefits, services, and supports for LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to: examine the impact of State and local laws, policies, and regulations on LGBTQ older adults and make recommendations to ensure equitable access, treatment, care and benefits, and overall quality of life; and examine strategies to increase provider awareness of the needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers and to improve the competence of and access to treatment, services, and ongoing care, including preventive care; and carry out other duties. Contains provisions concerning: members appointed to the Commission; Commission meetings and reports; an LGBTQ Older Adult Advocate to advocate for LGBTQ older adults and older adults living with HIV who experience barriers to accessing and utilizing services; an LGBTQ Older Adult Curriculum and Training Program; and other matters. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0885
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Effective Date May 16, 2022
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
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Passed Both Houses
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-032-002
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-006-000
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
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Assigned to Human Services Committee
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
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Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 037-009-000
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 15, 2022
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Second Reading
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 8, 2022
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Do Pass Healthcare Access and Availability; 007-001-000
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
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Assigned to Healthcare Access and Availability
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
Sponsors
- Ram Villivalam · Cosponsor
- Karina Villa · Primary
- Doris Turner · Cosponsor
- John Connor · Cosponsor
- Cristina Castro · Cosponsor
- Laura Fine · Cosponsor
- Melinda Bush · Cosponsor
- Sara Feigenholtz · Cosponsor
- Lakesia Collins · Primary
- Carol Ammons · Cosponsor
- Delia C. Ramirez · Cosponsor
- Yang Rohr · Cosponsor
- Lindsey LaPointe · Cosponsor
- Robyn Gabel · Cosponsor
- Dagmara Avelar · Cosponsor
- Anne Stava · Cosponsor
- Kam Buckner · Cosponsor
- Jr. Jaime M. Andrade · Cosponsor
- Deb Conroy · Cosponsor
- Kelly M. Cassidy · Cosponsor
- Katie Stuart · Cosponsor
- Aarón M. Ortíz · Cosponsor
- Jr. Edgar González · Cosponsor
- Margaret Croke · Cosponsor
- Kathleen Willis · Cosponsor
- Bob Morgan · Cosponsor
- Theresa Mah · Cosponsor
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz · Cosponsor
- Jr. Lamont J. Robinson · Cosponsor
- Suzanne M. Ness · Cosponsor
- Rita Mayfield · Cosponsor
- Joyce Mason · Cosponsor
- Ann M. Williams · Cosponsor
- Denyse Wang Stoneback · Cosponsor
- Lisa Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Napoleon Harris III · Cosponsor
- Lakesia Collins · Cosponsor
- Mike Simmons · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 36 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 29 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Karina Villa Democrat
- Lakesia Collins Democrat
Co-sponsors (36)
- Ram Villivalam Democrat
- Doris Turner Democrat
- John Connor
- Cristina Castro Democrat
- Laura Fine Democrat
- Melinda Bush
- Sara Feigenholtz Democrat
- Carol Ammons Democrat
- Delia C. Ramirez
- Yang Rohr
- Lindsey LaPointe Democrat
- Robyn Gabel Democrat
- Dagmara Avelar Democrat
- Anne Stava Democrat
- Kam Buckner Democrat
- Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat
- Deb Conroy
- Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat
- Katie Stuart Democrat
- Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat
- Edgar González, Jr. Democrat
- Margaret Croke Democrat
- Kathleen Willis
- Bob Morgan Democrat
- Theresa Mah Democrat
- Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat
- Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
- Suzanne M. Ness Democrat
- Rita Mayfield Democrat
- Joyce Mason Democrat
- Ann M. Williams Democrat
- Denyse Wang Stoneback
- Hernandez, Lisa
- Napoleon Harris III Democrat
- Lakesia Collins Democrat
- Mike Simmons Democrat
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 22 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Democrat | 48 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 1 | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 71 | 32 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 27% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nichols | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Burke | — | Yea |
| Carroll | — | Yea |
| Hurley | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Conroy | — | Yea |
| Stoneback | — | Yea |
| Davis | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Mazzochi | — | Yea |
| Wheeler | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Willis | — | Yea |
| Yednock | — | Yea |
| Yingling | — | Yea |
| Zalewski | — | Yea |
| Greenwood | — | Yea |
| Hamilton | — | Nay |
| Bennett | — | Nay |
| Bourne | — | Nay |
| Brady | — | Nay |
| Butler | — | Nay |
| Sommer | — | Nay |
| Caulkins | — | Nay |
| Marron | — | Nay |
| Frese | — | Nay |
| Batinick | — | Not Voting |
| Bos | — | Not Voting |
| Ozinga | — | Not Voting |
| Luft | — | Not Voting |
| Demmer | — | Not Voting |
| Welter | — | Not Voting |
| Ramirez | — | Not Voting |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne Stava | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | Yea |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Nay |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Nay |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Nay |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Nay |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Nay |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Nay |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Nay |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Nay |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Nay |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Nay |
| David Friess | Republican | Nay |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Nay |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Nay |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Nay |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Nay |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Not Voting |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Not Voting |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Nay |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Nay |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Democrat | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 16% | 0% | 21% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barickman | — | Yea |
| Gillespie | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Yea |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Bush | — | Yea |
| Pacione-Zayas | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Connor | — | Yea |
| Crowe | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Yea |
| Stewart | — | Nay |
| Bailey | — | Nay |
| Stoller | — | Nay |
| Glowiak Hilton | — | Yea |
| Loughran Cappel | — | Yea |
| Simmons, Mike | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Nay |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Nay |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Nay |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Nay |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Nay |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Not Voting |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Not Voting |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Not Voting |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Not Voting |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Not Voting |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 3490 do?
- Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Council on Aging, provides that at least 7 citizen members shall represent underrepresented communities, including, but no limited to: one member who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer individual; one member who is a transgender or gender-expansive individual; one member who is an African-American or Black individual; and one member who is an Asian-American or Pacific Islander individual. Creates the Illinois Commission on LGBTQ Aging to investigate, analyze, and study the health, housing, financial, psychosocial, home-and-community-based services, assisted living, and long-term care needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to make recommendations to improve access to benefits, services, and supports for LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers. Requires the Commission to: examine the impact of State and local laws, policies, and regulations on LGBTQ older adults and make recommendations to ensure equitable access, treatment, care and benefits, and overall quality of life; and examine strategies to increase provider awareness of the needs of LGBTQ older adults and their caregivers and to improve the competence of and access to treatment, services, and ongoing care, including preventive care; and carry out other duties. Contains provisions concerning: members appointed to the Commission; Commission meetings and reports; an LGBTQ Older Adult Advocate to advocate for LGBTQ older adults and older adults living with HIV who experience barriers to accessing and utilizing services; an LGBTQ Older Adult Curriculum and Training Program; and other matters. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 3490?
- SB 3490 is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), John Connor, Cristina Castro (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Melinda Bush, Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Yang Rohr, Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Deb Conroy, Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Kathleen Willis, Bob Morgan (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Denyse Wang Stoneback, Hernandez, Lisa, Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 3490?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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