Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5159 — LONG-TERM CARE PLANNNING ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Long-Term Care Planning Strategy Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to achieve an awareness and use of alternatives to nursing homes. Provides for a long-term care planning committee, to be established by the Director of Aging, to consist of representatives of (i) the Department on Aging and the departments of Public Aid, Public Health, Human Services, Insurance, and Commerce and Economic Opportunity and (ii) consumers of long-term care services and others. Requires the committee to identify long-term care issues, refine State long-term goals, make recommendations, and perform other functions. Requires reports from the committee, beginning January 1, 2005. Requires the Director of Aging, with the assistance and advice of others, to contract for a public awareness campaign concerning the aging process, the long-term care system, and alternatives available. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joseph M. Lyons

Sponsors

  • Joseph M. Lyons · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Joseph M. Lyons

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5159 do?
Creates the Long-Term Care Planning Strategy Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to achieve an awareness and use of alternatives to nursing homes. Provides for a long-term care planning committee, to be established by the Director of Aging, to consist of representatives of (i) the Department on Aging and the departments of Public Aid, Public Health, Human Services, Insurance, and Commerce and Economic Opportunity and (ii) consumers of long-term care services and others. Requires the committee to identify long-term care issues, refine State long-term goals, make recommendations, and perform other functions. Requires reports from the committee, beginning January 1, 2005. Requires the Director of Aging, with the assistance and advice of others, to contract for a public awareness campaign concerning the aging process, the long-term care system, and alternatives available. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5159?
HB 5159 is sponsored by Joseph M. Lyons.
What is the current status of HB 5159?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5159?
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