SB 1892

Abstract

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that public transportation benefits provided to a person with a disability by the Regional Transportation Authority or the Service Boards shall automatically renew unless discontinued by the person with a disability. Provides that benefits provided may not be suspended or discontinued pending a reevaluation of eligibility for those benefits. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 70 ILCS 3615/5.07 new Adds reference to: 70 ILCS 3605/51 70 ILCS 3605/52 70 ILCS 3615/3A.15 70 ILCS 3615/3A.16 70 ILCS 3615/3B.14 70 ILCS 3615/3B.15 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. In provisions concerning free services for seniors and persons with disabilities, provides that, after an initial eligibility determination is made, an individual's eligibility for free services shall automatically renew every 5 years after receipt by the Authority of a copy of the individual's government-issued identification card validating Illinois residency. Requires individuals who have not submitted an Illinois Persons with a Disability Identification Card to the Authority to also submit a document verifying the individual's disability. Makes similar changes in provisions of the Regional Transportation Authority Act with respect to the Suburban Bus Board and the Commuter Rail Board.