Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB3846      — AUTISM-UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Underserved Populations Autism Task Force within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Task Force to develop an Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan for underserved populations that focuses on: (1) improving awareness, early diagnosis, and intervention; and (2) ensuring delivery of treatment and services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including the coordination and accessibility of cost-effective treatments and services throughout the individual's lifetime. Requires the Task Force to submit its strategic plan to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services by no later December 31, 2030. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports each July 1 for calendar years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Requires the annual reports to detail Task Force meetings and activities, summarize Task Force hearings and findings, and give an account of any progress the Task Force has made towards developing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan. Contains provisions on Task Force membership and meetings. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on July 1, 2031. Effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3846      do?
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Underserved Populations Autism Task Force within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Task Force to develop an Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan for underserved populations that focuses on: (1) improving awareness, early diagnosis, and intervention; and (2) ensuring delivery of treatment and services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including the coordination and accessibility of cost-effective treatments and services throughout the individual's lifetime. Requires the Task Force to submit its strategic plan to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Human Services by no later December 31, 2030. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports each July 1 for calendar years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Requires the annual reports to detail Task Force meetings and activities, summarize Task Force hearings and findings, and give an account of any progress the Task Force has made towards developing the Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategic Plan. Contains provisions on Task Force membership and meetings. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved on July 1, 2031. Effective July 1, 2025.
Who sponsors HB3846     ?
HB3846      is sponsored by Michael Crawford (Democrat) and Harry Benton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3846     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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