Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5597 — STATE CENTRAL ABUSE HOTLINE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Statewide Central Abuse and Neglect Hotline Act. Requires the establishment of a statewide central hotline to receive reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation under the various Acts that require or permit the reporting of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Provides that hotline operators shall immediately connect callers with intake personnel at the appropriate State agency. Designates the Department of Human Services as the lead agency to establish and administer the hotline. Creates a task force composed of the Director of Aging, the Director of Children and Family Services, the Director of Healthcare and Family Services, the Secretary of Human Services, and the Director of Public Health to develop a plan to establish and implement the hotline and to perform other functions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008

  6. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  7. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  12. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 013-000-000

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by State Government Administration Committee

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  16. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth Coulson · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth Coulson

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5597 do?
Creates the Statewide Central Abuse and Neglect Hotline Act. Requires the establishment of a statewide central hotline to receive reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation under the various Acts that require or permit the reporting of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Provides that hotline operators shall immediately connect callers with intake personnel at the appropriate State agency. Designates the Department of Human Services as the lead agency to establish and administer the hotline. Creates a task force composed of the Director of Aging, the Director of Children and Family Services, the Director of Healthcare and Family Services, the Secretary of Human Services, and the Director of Public Health to develop a plan to establish and implement the hotline and to perform other functions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5597?
HB 5597 is sponsored by Elizabeth Coulson.
What is the current status of HB 5597?
This bill died with 95th 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 5597?
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