Michael P. McAuliffe
- Republican
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires the Department to: (1) establish a program to heighten awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of hepatitis C; (2) conduct a study examining both the current and future statuses of the disease in the State; (3) communicate to health care providers and employers the benefits of disease awareness and prevention; and (4) develop a prevention program to reduce the risk of transmission of hepatitis C. Provides that voluntary hepatitis C testing shall be established at facilities that provide voluntary HIV testing. Requires the Department to establish a voluntary hepatitis C counseling training course that includes information relating to the special needs of persons with positive hepatitis C test results, including the importance of early intervention and treatment and recognition of psychosocial needs. Effective immediately.
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Session Sine Die
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
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