HB 5072

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Requires the Office of State Long Term Care Ombudsman, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to create a Consumer Choice Information Report form for assisted living establishments and shared housing establishments under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act and supportive living facilities established under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Office to create a Consumer Choice Information Report and report database for these entities. Provides that the Office and Attorney General have the authority to verify the information provided by these entities. Provides that the Office may request a new report from these entities whenever it deems necessary. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013, and Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires an assisted living establishment, shared housing establishment, specialized mental health rehabilitation facility, or supportive living facility to complete and file a Consumer Choice Information Report on an annual basis and as requested by the Office. Requires the Department of Public Health to verify submission of a report by an assisted living establishment, shared housing establishment, or specialized mental health rehabilitation facility during an inspection. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to verify submission of a report by a supportive living facility during an inspection. Provides that a violation of the Consumer Choice Information Report provisions is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make corresponding changes.