Karina Villa
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 25
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.
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0885
Effective Date May 16, 2022
Sent to the Governor
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-032-002
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 009-006-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Arrived in House
Third Reading - Passed; 037-009-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 15, 2022
Second Reading
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 8, 2022
Do Pass Healthcare Access and Availability; 007-001-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Assigned to Healthcare Access and Availability
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
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