103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB2204 Introduced , by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b A BILL FOR 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB2204 Introduced , by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index See Index Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b A BILL FOR 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB2204 Introduced , by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index See Index See Index Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b A BILL FOR HB2204LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 AN ACT concerning State government. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Substance Use Disorder Act is amended by 5 changing Sections 1-5, 1-10, 5-5, 5-10, 5-20, 10-10, 10-15, 6 10-20, 10-25, 10-30, 10-35, 10-40, 10-45, 10-50, 10-55, 10-60, 7 15-10, 20-5, 25-5, 25-10, 30-5, 35-5, 35-10, 40-5, 40-10, 8 40-15,40-20, 45-5, 45-10, 45-15, 45-20, 45-25, 45-30, 45-35, 9 45-40, 45-45, 45-50, 45-55, 50-5, 50-10, 50-20, 50-25, 50-30, 10 50-40, 55-30, 55-35, and 55-40, as follows: 11 (20 ILCS 301/1-5) 12 Sec. 1-5. Legislative declaration. Substance use and 13 gambling disorders, as defined in this Act, constitute a 14 serious public health problem. The effects on public safety 15 and the criminal justice system cause serious social and 16 economic losses, as well as great human suffering. It is 17 imperative that a comprehensive and coordinated strategy be 18 developed under the leadership of a State agency. This 19 strategy should be implemented through the facilities of 20 federal and local government and community-based agencies 21 (which may be public or private, volunteer or professional). 22 Through local prevention, early intervention, treatment, and 23 other recovery support services, this strategy should empower 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB2204 Introduced , by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index See Index See Index Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes. LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b A BILL FOR See Index LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 2 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 2 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 2 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 those struggling with these substance use disorders (and, when 2 appropriate, the families of those persons) to lead healthy 3 lives. 4 The human, social, and economic benefits of preventing 5 these substance use disorders are great, and it is imperative 6 that there be interagency cooperation in the planning and 7 delivery of prevention, early intervention, treatment, and 8 other recovery support services in Illinois. 9 The provisions of this Act shall be liberally construed to 10 enable the Department to carry out these objectives and 11 purposes. 12 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 13 (20 ILCS 301/1-10) 14 Sec. 1-10. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the 15 context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and 16 terms have the following meanings: 17 "Case management" means a coordinated approach to the 18 delivery of health and medical treatment, substance use 19 disorder treatment, gambling disorder treatment, mental health 20 treatment, and social services, linking patients with 21 appropriate services to address specific needs and achieve 22 stated goals. In general, case management assists patients 23 with other disorders and conditions that require multiple 24 services over extended periods of time and who face difficulty 25 in gaining access to those services. HB2204 - 2 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 3 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 3 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 3 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 "Crime of violence" means any of the following crimes: 2 murder, voluntary manslaughter, criminal sexual assault, 3 aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual 4 assault of a child, armed robbery, robbery, arson, kidnapping, 5 aggravated battery, aggravated arson, or any other felony that 6 involves the use or threat of physical force or violence 7 against another individual. 8 "Department" means the Department of Human Services. 9 "DUI" means driving under the influence of alcohol or 10 other drugs. 11 "Designated program" means a category of service 12 authorized by an intervention license issued by the Department 13 for delivery of all services as described in Article 40 in this 14 Act. 15 "Early intervention" means services, authorized by a 16 treatment license, that are sub-clinical and pre-diagnostic 17 and that are designed to screen, identify, and address risk 18 factors that may be related to problems associated with a 19 substance use or gambling disorder substance use disorders and 20 to assist individuals in recognizing harmful consequences. 21 Early intervention services facilitate emotional and social 22 stability and involve involves referrals for treatment, as 23 needed. 24 "Facility" means the building or premises are used for the 25 provision of licensable services, including support services, 26 as set forth by rule. HB2204 - 3 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 4 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 4 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 4 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 "Gambling disorder" means persistent and recurring 2 maladaptive gambling behavior that disrupts personal, family, 3 or vocational pursuits. 4 "Gambling" means the risking of money or other items of 5 value in games of chance, including video gaming, sports 6 betting, and other games of chance. 7 "Gaming" means the action or practice of playing video 8 games. 9 "Holds itself out" means any activity that would lead one 10 to reasonably conclude that the individual or entity provides 11 or intends to provide licensable substance-related disorder 12 intervention or treatment services. Such activities include, 13 but are not limited to, advertisements, notices, statements, 14 or contractual arrangements with managed care organizations, 15 private health insurance, or employee assistance programs to 16 provide services that require a license as specified in 17 Article 15. 18 "Informed consent" means legally valid written consent, 19 given by a client, patient, or legal guardian, that authorizes 20 intervention or treatment services from a licensed 21 organization and that documents agreement to participate in 22 those services and knowledge of the consequences of withdrawal 23 from such services. Informed consent also acknowledges the 24 client's or patient's right to a conflict-free choice of 25 services from any licensed organization and the potential 26 risks and benefits of selected services. HB2204 - 4 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 5 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 5 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 5 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 "Intoxicated person" means a person whose mental or 2 physical functioning is substantially impaired as a result of 3 the current effects of alcohol or other drugs within the body. 4 "Medication assisted treatment" means the prescription of 5 medications that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug 6 Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to 7 assist with treatment for a substance use disorder and to 8 support recovery for individuals receiving services in a 9 facility licensed by the Department. Medication assisted 10 treatment includes opioid treatment services as authorized by 11 a Department license. 12 "Off-site services" means licensable services are 13 conducted at a location separate from the licensed location of 14 the provider, and services are operated by an entity licensed 15 under this Act and approved in advance by the Department. 16 "Person" means any individual, firm, group, association, 17 partnership, corporation, trust, government or governmental 18 subdivision or agency. 19 "Prevention" means an interactive process of individuals, 20 families, schools, religious organizations, communities and 21 regional, state and national organizations whose goals are to 22 reduce the prevalence of substance use or gambling disorders, 23 prevent the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of legal drugs 24 by persons of all ages, prevent the use of alcohol by minors, 25 reduce the severity of harm in gambling by persons of all ages, 26 build the capacities of individuals and systems, and promote HB2204 - 5 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 6 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 6 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 6 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 healthy environments, lifestyles, and behaviors. 2 "Recovery" means a process of change through which 3 individuals improve their health and wellness, live a 4 self-directed life, and reach their full potential. 5 "Recovery support" means services designed to support 6 individual recovery from a substance use or gambling disorder 7 that may be delivered pre-treatment, during treatment, or post 8 treatment. These services may be delivered in a wide variety 9 of settings for the purpose of supporting the individual in 10 meeting his or her recovery support goals. 11 "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Human 12 Services or his or her designee. 13 "Substance use disorder" means a spectrum of persistent 14 and recurring problematic behavior that encompasses 10 15 separate classes of drugs: alcohol; caffeine; cannabis; 16 hallucinogens; inhalants; opioids; sedatives, hypnotics and 17 anxiolytics; stimulants; and tobacco; and other unknown 18 substances leading to clinically significant impairment or 19 distress. 20 "Treatment" means the broad range of emergency, 21 outpatient, and residential care (including assessment, 22 diagnosis, case management, treatment, and recovery support 23 planning) may be extended to individuals with substance use 24 disorders or to the families of those persons. 25 "Withdrawal management" means services designed to manage 26 intoxication or withdrawal episodes (previously referred to as HB2204 - 6 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 7 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 7 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 7 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 detoxification), interrupt the momentum of habitual, 2 compulsive substance use and begin the initial engagement in 3 medically necessary substance use disorder treatment. 4 Withdrawal management allows patients to safely withdraw from 5 substances in a controlled medically-structured environment. 6 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 7 (20 ILCS 301/5-5) 8 Sec. 5-5. Successor department; home rule. 9 (a) The Department of Human Services, as successor to the 10 Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, shall assume the 11 various rights, powers, duties, and functions provided for in 12 this Act. 13 (b) It is declared to be the public policy of this State, 14 pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII 15 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, that the powers and 16 functions set forth in this Act and expressly delegated to the 17 Department are exclusive State powers and functions. Nothing 18 herein prohibits the exercise of any power or the performance 19 of any function, including the power to regulate, for the 20 protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare, 21 by any unit of local government, other than the powers and 22 functions set forth in this Act and expressly delegated to the 23 Department to be exclusive State powers and functions. 24 (c) The Department shall, through accountable and 25 efficient leadership, example and commitment to excellence, HB2204 - 7 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 8 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 8 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 8 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 strive to reduce the incidence of substance use or gambling 2 disorders by: 3 (1) Fostering public understanding of substance use 4 disorders and how they affect individuals, families, and 5 communities. 6 (2) Promoting healthy lifestyles. 7 (3) Promoting understanding and support for sound 8 public policies. 9 (4) Ensuring quality prevention, early intervention, 10 treatment, and other recovery support services that are 11 accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of 12 individuals, families, and communities. 13 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 14 (20 ILCS 301/5-10) 15 Sec. 5-10. Functions of the Department. 16 (a) In addition to the powers, duties and functions vested 17 in the Department by this Act, or by other laws of this State, 18 the Department shall carry out the following activities: 19 (1) Design, coordinate and fund comprehensive 20 community-based and culturally and gender-appropriate 21 services throughout the State. These services must include 22 prevention, early intervention, treatment, and other 23 recovery support services for substance use disorders that 24 are accessible and address addresses the needs of at-risk 25 individuals and their families. HB2204 - 8 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 9 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 9 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 9 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (2) Act as the exclusive State agency to accept, 2 receive and expend, pursuant to appropriation, any public 3 or private monies, grants or services, including those 4 received from the federal government or from other State 5 agencies, for the purpose of providing prevention, early 6 intervention, treatment, and other recovery support 7 services for substance use or gambling disorders. 8 (2.5) In partnership with the Department of Healthcare 9 and Family Services, act as one of the principal State 10 agencies for the sole purpose of calculating the 11 maintenance of effort requirement under Section 1930 of 12 Title XIX, Part B, Subpart II of the Public Health Service 13 Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-30) and the Interim Final Rule (45 CFR 14 96.134). 15 (3) Coordinate a statewide strategy for the 16 prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery 17 support of substance use or gambling disorders. This 18 strategy shall include the development of a comprehensive 19 plan, submitted annually with the application for federal 20 substance use disorder block grant funding, for the 21 provision of an array of such services. The plan shall be 22 based on local community-based needs and upon data 23 including, but not limited to, that which defines the 24 prevalence of and costs associated with these substance 25 use disorders. This comprehensive plan shall include 26 identification of problems, needs, priorities, services HB2204 - 9 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 10 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 10 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 10 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 and other pertinent information, including the needs of 2 marginalized communities minorities and other specific 3 priority populations in the State, and shall describe how 4 the identified problems and needs will be addressed. For 5 purposes of this paragraph, the term "marginalized 6 communities minorities and other specific priority 7 populations" may include, but shall not be limited to, 8 groups such as women, children, persons who use 9 intravenous drugs intravenous drug users, persons with 10 AIDS or who are HIV infected, veterans, African-Americans, 11 Puerto Ricans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, the elderly, 12 persons in the criminal justice system, persons who are 13 clients of services provided by other State agencies, 14 persons with disabilities and such other specific 15 populations as the Department may from time to time 16 identify. In developing the plan, the Department shall 17 seek input from providers, parent groups, associations and 18 interested citizens. 19 The plan developed under this Section shall include an 20 explanation of the rationale to be used in ensuring that 21 funding shall be based upon local community needs, 22 including, but not limited to, the incidence and 23 prevalence of, and costs associated with, these substance 24 use disorders, as well as upon demonstrated program 25 performance. 26 The plan developed under this Section shall also HB2204 - 10 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 11 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 11 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 11 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 contain a report detailing the activities of and progress 2 made through services for the care and treatment of these 3 substance use disorders among pregnant women and mothers 4 and their children established under subsection (j) of 5 Section 35-5. 6 As applicable, the plan developed under this Section 7 shall also include information about funding by other 8 State agencies for prevention, early intervention, 9 treatment, and other recovery support services. 10 (4) Lead, foster and develop cooperation, coordination 11 and agreements among federal and State governmental 12 agencies and local providers that provide assistance, 13 services, funding or other functions, peripheral or 14 direct, in the prevention, early intervention, treatment, 15 and recovery support for substance use or gambling 16 disorders. This shall include, but shall not be limited 17 to, the following: 18 (A) Cooperate with and assist other State 19 agencies, as applicable, in establishing and 20 conducting these substance use disorder services among 21 the populations they respectively serve. 22 (B) Cooperate with and assist the Illinois 23 Department of Public Health in the establishment, 24 funding and support of programs and services for the 25 promotion of maternal and child health and the 26 prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, HB2204 - 11 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 12 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 12 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 12 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 including but not limited to HIV infection, especially 2 with respect to those persons who are high risk due to 3 intravenous injection of illegal drugs, or who may 4 have been sexual partners of these individuals, or who 5 may have impaired immune systems as a result of a 6 substance use disorder. 7 (C) Supply to the Department of Public Health and 8 prenatal care providers a list of all providers who 9 are licensed to provide substance use disorder 10 treatment for pregnant women in this State. 11 (D) Assist in the placement of child abuse or 12 neglect perpetrators (identified by the Illinois 13 Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)) who 14 have been determined to be in need of substance use 15 disorder treatment pursuant to Section 8.2 of the 16 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. 17 (E) Cooperate with and assist DCFS in carrying out 18 its mandates to: 19 (i) identify substance use and gambling 20 disorders among its clients and their families; 21 and 22 (ii) develop services to deal with such 23 disorders. 24 These services may include, but shall not be limited 25 to, programs to prevent or treat substance use or 26 gambling disorders with DCFS clients and their HB2204 - 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Such materials may deal with the educational 26 needs of the citizens of Illinois, and may include at HB2204 - 16 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 17 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 17 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 17 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 least pamphlets that describe the causes and effects of 2 fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. 3 (4) Develop and coordinate, with regional and local 4 agencies, education and training programs for persons 5 engaged in providing services for persons with substance 6 use or gambling disorders, which programs may include 7 specific HIV education and training for program personnel. 8 (5) Cooperate with and assist in the development of 9 education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment 10 programs for employees of State and local governments and 11 businesses in the State. 12 (6) Utilize the support and assistance of interested 13 persons in the community, including recovering persons, to 14 assist individuals and communities in understanding the 15 dynamics of substance use or gambling disorders, and to 16 encourage individuals with these substance use disorders 17 to voluntarily undergo treatment. 18 (7) Promote, conduct, assist or sponsor basic 19 clinical, epidemiological and statistical research into 20 substance use or gambling disorders and research into the 21 prevention of those problems either solely or in 22 conjunction with any public or private agency. 23 (8) Cooperate with public and private agencies, 24 organizations, institutions of higher education, and 25 individuals in the development of programs, and to provide 26 technical assistance and consultation services for this HB2204 - 17 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 18 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 18 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 18 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 purpose. 2 (9) (Blank). 3 (10) (Blank). 4 (11) Fund, promote, or assist entities dealing with 5 substance use or gambling disorders. 6 (12) With monies appropriated from the Group Home Loan 7 Revolving Fund, make loans, directly or through 8 subcontract, to assist in underwriting the costs of 9 housing in which individuals recovering from substance use 10 or gambling disorders may reside, pursuant to Section 11 50-40 of this Act. 12 (13) Promulgate such regulations as may be necessary 13 to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of 14 this Act. 15 (14) Provide funding to help parents be effective in 16 preventing substance use or gambling disorders by building 17 an awareness of the family's role in preventing these 18 substance use disorders through adjusting expectations, 19 developing new skills, and setting positive family goals. 20 The programs shall include, but not be limited to, the 21 following subjects: healthy family communication; 22 establishing rules and limits; how to reduce family 23 conflict; how to build self-esteem, competency, and 24 responsibility in children; how to improve motivation and 25 achievement; effective discipline; problem solving 26 techniques; healthy gaming and play habits; appropriate HB2204 - 18 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 19 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 19 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 19 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 financial planning and investment strategies; how to talk 2 about gambling and related activities; and how to talk 3 about substance use or gambling drugs and alcohol. The 4 programs shall be open to all parents. 5 (c) There is created within the Department of Human 6 Services an Office of Opioid Settlement Administration. The 7 Office shall be responsible for implementing and administering 8 approved abatement programs as described in Exhibit B of the 9 Illinois Opioid Allocation Agreement, effective December 30, 10 2021. The Office may also implement and administer other 11 opioid-related programs, including but not limited to 12 prevention, treatment, and recovery services from other funds 13 made available to the Department of Human Services. The 14 Secretary of Human Services shall appoint or assign staff as 15 necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the Office. 16 (Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 17 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.) 18 (20 ILCS 301/5-20) 19 Sec. 5-20. Gambling disorders. 20 (a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall 21 establish a program for public education, research, and 22 training regarding gambling disorders and the treatment and 23 prevention of gambling disorders. Subject to specific 24 appropriation for these stated purposes, the program must 25 include all of the following: HB2204 - 19 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 20 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 20 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 20 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (1) Establishment and maintenance of a toll-free 2 hotline and website "800" telephone number to provide 3 crisis counseling and referral services for to families 4 experiencing difficulty related to a as a result of 5 gambling disorder disorders. 6 (2) Promotion of public awareness regarding the 7 recognition and prevention of gambling disorders. 8 Promotion of public awareness to create a gambling 9 informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders 10 on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma 11 that surrounds gambling disorders. 12 (3) Facilitation, through in-service training, 13 certification promotion, and other innovative means, of 14 the availability of effective assistance programs for 15 gambling disorders. 16 (4) Conducting studies to, and through other 17 innovative means, identify adults and juveniles in this 18 State who have, or who are at risk of developing, gambling 19 disorders. 20 (5) Utilize screening, crisis intervention, treatment, 21 public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and 22 other innovative means, to decrease the incidents of 23 suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or 24 gambling issues. 25 (b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall either 26 establish and maintain the program or contract with a private HB2204 - 20 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 21 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 21 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 21 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 or public entity for the establishment and maintenance of the 2 program. Subject to appropriation, either the Department or 3 the private or public entity shall implement the hotline and 4 website toll-free telephone number, promote public awareness, 5 conduct research, fund treatment and recovery services, and 6 conduct in-service training concerning gambling disorders. 7 (c) The Department shall determine a statement regarding 8 obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder which each 9 licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each 10 master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master 11 sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or 12 computer or mobile application. Subject to appropriation, the 13 Department shall produce and supply the signs with the 14 statement as specified in Section 10.7 of the Illinois Lottery 15 Law, Section 34.1 of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, 16 Section 4.3 of the Bingo License and Tax Act, Section 8.1 of 17 the Charitable Games Act, Section 25.95 of the Sports Wagering 18 Act, and Section 13.1 of the Illinois Gambling Act, and the 19 Video Gaming Act. 20 (d) Programs; gambling disorder prevention. 21 (1) The Department may establish a program to provide 22 for the production and publication, in electronic and 23 other formats, of gambling prevention, recognition, 24 treatment, and recovery literature and other public 25 education methods. The Department may develop and 26 disseminate curricula for use by professionals, HB2204 - 21 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 22 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 22 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 22 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 organizations, individuals, or committees interested in 2 the prevention of gambling disorders. 3 (2) The Department may provide advice to State and 4 local officials on gambling disorders, including the 5 prevalence of gambling disorders, programs treating or 6 promoting prevention of gambling disorders, trends in 7 gambling disorder prevalence, and the relationship between 8 gaming and gambling disorders. 9 (3) The Department may support gambling disorder 10 prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects 11 by facilitating the acquisition of gambling prevention 12 curriculums, providing trainings in gambling disorder 13 prevention best practices, connecting programs to health 14 care resources, establishing learning collaboratives 15 between localities and programs, and assisting programs in 16 navigating any regulatory requirements for establishing or 17 expanding such programs. 18 (4) In supporting best practices in gambling disorder 19 prevention programming, the Department may promote the 20 following programmatic elements: 21 (A) Providing funding for community-based 22 organizations to employ community health workers or 23 peer recovery specialists who are familiar with the 24 communities served and can provide culturally 25 competent services. 26 (B) Collaborating with other community-based HB2204 - 22 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 23 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 23 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 23 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 organizations, substance use disorder treatment 2 centers, or other health care providers engaged in 3 treating individuals who are experiencing gambling 4 disorder. 5 (C) Providing linkages for individuals to obtain 6 evidence-based gambling disorder treatment. 7 (D) Engaging individuals exiting jails or prisons 8 who are at a high risk of developing a gambling 9 disorder. 10 (E) Providing education and training to 11 community-based organizations who work directly with 12 individuals who are experiencing gambling disorders 13 and those individuals' families and communities. 14 (F) Providing education and training on gambling 15 disorder prevention and response to the judicial 16 system. 17 (G) Informing communities of the impact gambling 18 disorder has on suicidal ideation and suicide attempts 19 and the role health care professionals can have in 20 identifying appropriate treatment. 21 (H) Producing and distributing targeted mass media 22 materials on gambling disorder prevention and 23 response, and the potential dangers of gambling 24 related stigma. 25 (e) Grants. 26 (1) The Department may award grants, in accordance HB2204 - 23 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 24 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 24 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 24 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 with this subsection, to create or support local gambling 2 prevention, recognition, and response projects. Local 3 health departments, correctional institutions, hospitals, 4 universities, community-based organizations, and 5 faith-based organizations may apply to the Department for 6 a grant under this subsection at the time and in the manner 7 the Department prescribes. 8 (2) In awarding grants, the Department shall consider 9 the necessity for gambling disorder prevention projects in 10 various settings and shall encourage all grant applicants 11 to develop interventions that will be effective and viable 12 in their local areas. 13 (3) In addition to moneys appropriated by the General 14 Assembly, the Department may seek grants from private 15 foundations, the federal government, and other sources to 16 fund the grants under this Section and to fund an 17 evaluation of the programs supported by the grants. 18 (4) The Department may award grants to create or 19 support local gambling treatment programs. Such programs 20 may include prevention, early intervention, residential 21 and outpatient treatment, and recovery support services 22 for gambling disorders. Local health departments, 23 hospitals, universities, community-based organizations, 24 and faith-based organizations may apply to the Department 25 for a grant under this subsection at the time and in the 26 manner the Department prescribes. HB2204 - 24 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 25 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 25 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 25 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19; 101-31, eff. 6-28-19.) 2 (20 ILCS 301/10-10) 3 Sec. 10-10. Powers and duties of the Council. The Council 4 shall: 5 (a) Advise the Department on ways to encourage public 6 understanding and support of the Department's programs. 7 (b) Advise the Department on regulations and licensure 8 proposed by the Department. 9 (c) Advise the Department in the formulation, 10 preparation, and implementation of the annual plan 11 submitted with the federal Substance Use Disorder Block 12 Grant application for prevention, early intervention, 13 treatment, and other recovery support services for 14 substance use disorders. 15 (d) Advise the Department on implementation of 16 substance use and gambling disorder education and 17 prevention programs throughout the State. 18 (e) Assist with incorporating into the annual plan 19 submitted with the federal Substance Use Disorder Block 20 Grant application, planning information specific to 21 Illinois' female population. The information shall 22 contain, but need not be limited to, the types of services 23 funded, the population served, the support services 24 available, and the goals, objectives, proposed methods of 25 achievement, service projections and cost estimate for the HB2204 - 25 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 26 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 26 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 26 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 upcoming year. 2 (f) Perform other duties as requested by the 3 Secretary. 4 (g) Advise the Department in the planning, 5 development, and coordination of programs among all 6 agencies and departments of State government, including 7 programs to reduce substance use and gambling disorders, 8 prevent the misuse of illegal and legal drugs by persons 9 of all ages, prevent gambling and gaming by minors, and 10 prevent the use of alcohol by minors. 11 (h) Promote and encourage participation by the private 12 sector, including business, industry, labor, and the 13 media, in programs to prevent substance use and gambling 14 disorders. 15 (i) Encourage the implementation of programs to 16 prevent substance use and gambling disorders in the public 17 and private schools and educational institutions. 18 (j) Gather information, conduct hearings, and make 19 recommendations to the Secretary concerning additions, 20 deletions, or rescheduling of substances under the 21 Illinois Controlled Substances Act. 22 (k) Report as requested to the General Assembly 23 regarding the activities and recommendations made by the 24 Council. 25 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 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The 3 membership of the Illinois Advisory Council may, as needed, 4 consist of: 5 (a) A State's Attorney designated by the President of 6 the Illinois State's Attorneys Association. 7 (b) A judge designated by the Chief Justice of the 8 Illinois Supreme Court. 9 (c) A Public Defender appointed by the President of 10 the Illinois Public Defender Association. 11 (d) A local law enforcement officer appointed by the 12 Governor. 13 (e) A labor representative appointed by the Governor. 14 (f) An educator appointed by the Governor. 15 (g) A physician licensed to practice medicine in all 16 its branches appointed by the Governor with due regard for 17 the appointee's knowledge of the field of substance use 18 disorders. 19 (h) 4 members of the Illinois House of 20 Representatives, 2 each appointed by the Speaker and 21 Minority Leader. 22 (i) 4 members of the Illinois Senate, 2 each appointed 23 by the President and Minority Leader. 24 (j) The Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois 25 Association for Behavioral Health or his or her designee. 26 (k) An advocate for the needs of youth appointed by HB2204 - 27 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 28 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 28 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 28 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 the Governor. 2 (l) The President of the Illinois State Medical 3 Society or his or her designee. 4 (m) The President of the Illinois Hospital Association 5 or his or her designee. 6 (n) The President of the Illinois Nurses Association 7 or a registered nurse designated by the President. 8 (o) The President of the Illinois Pharmacists 9 Association or a licensed pharmacist designated by the 10 President. 11 (p) The President of the Illinois Chapter of the 12 Association of Labor-Management Administrators and 13 Consultants on Alcoholism. 14 (p-1) The Chief Executive Officer of the Community 15 Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois or his or 16 her designee. 17 (q) The Attorney General or his or her designee. 18 (r) The State Comptroller or his or her designee. 19 (s) 20 public members, 8 appointed by the Governor, 3 20 of whom shall be representatives of substance use or 21 gambling disorder treatment programs and one of whom shall 22 be a representative of a manufacturer or importing 23 distributor of alcoholic liquor licensed by the State of 24 Illinois, and 3 public members appointed by each of the 25 President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the 26 Speaker and Minority Leader of the House. HB2204 - 28 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 29 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 29 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 29 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (t) The Director, Secretary, or other chief 2 administrative officer, ex officio, or his or her 3 designee, of each of the following: the Department on 4 Aging, the Department of Children and Family Services, the 5 Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile 6 Justice, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, 7 the Department of Revenue, the Department of Public 8 Health, the Department of Financial and Professional 9 Regulation, the Illinois State Police, the Administrative 10 Office of the Illinois Courts, the Criminal Justice 11 Information Authority, and the Department of 12 Transportation. 13 (u) Each of the following, ex officio, or his or her 14 designee: the Secretary of State, the State Superintendent 15 of Education, and the Chairman of the Board of Higher 16 Education. 17 The public members may not be officers or employees of the 18 executive branch of State government; however, the public 19 members may be officers or employees of a State college or 20 university or of any law enforcement agency. In appointing 21 members, due consideration shall be given to the experience of 22 appointees in the fields of medicine, law, prevention, 23 correctional activities, and social welfare. Vacancies in the 24 public membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by 25 appointment in like manner as for original appointments, and 26 the appointive members shall serve until their successors are HB2204 - 29 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 30 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 30 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 30 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 appointed and have qualified. Vacancies among the public 2 members appointed by the legislative leaders shall be filled 3 by the leader of the same house and of the same political party 4 as the leader who originally appointed the member. 5 Each non-appointive member may designate a representative 6 to serve in his place by written notice to the Department. All 7 General Assembly members shall serve until their respective 8 successors are appointed or until termination of their 9 legislative service, whichever occurs first. The terms of 10 office for each of the members appointed by the Governor shall 11 be for 3 years, except that of the members first appointed, 3 12 shall be appointed for a term of one year, and 4 shall be 13 appointed for a term of 2 years. The terms of office of each of 14 the public members appointed by the legislative leaders shall 15 be for 2 years. 16 (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.) 17 (20 ILCS 301/15-10) 18 Sec. 15-10. Licensure categories and services. No person 19 or program may provide the services or conduct the activities 20 described in this Section without first obtaining a license 21 therefor from the Department, unless otherwise exempted under 22 this Act. The Department shall, by rule, provide requirements 23 for each of the following types of licenses and categories of 24 service: 25 (a) Treatment: Categories of treatment service for a HB2204 - 30 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 31 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 31 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 31 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 substance use or gambling disorder authorized by a 2 treatment license are Early Intervention, Outpatient, 3 Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization, Subacute 4 Residential/Inpatient, and Withdrawal Management. 5 Medication assisted treatment that includes methadone used 6 for an opioid use disorder can be licensed as an adjunct to 7 any of the treatment levels of care specified in this 8 Section. 9 (b) Intervention: Categories of intervention service 10 authorized by an intervention license are DUI Evaluation, 11 DUI Risk Education, Designated Program, and Recovery Homes 12 for persons in any stage of recovery from a substance use 13 or gambling disorder. Harm reduction, which includes harm 14 reduction services, is another category of intervention 15 licensure that can be issued if and when legal 16 authorization is adopted to allow for this service and 17 upon adoption of administrative or funding rules that 18 govern the delivery of the service. 19 The Department may, under procedures established by rule 20 and upon a showing of good cause for such, exempt off-site 21 services from having to obtain a separate license for services 22 conducted away from the provider's licensed location. 23 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 24 (20 ILCS 301/20-5) 25 Sec. 20-5. Development of statewide prevention system. HB2204 - 31 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 32 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 32 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 32 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (a) The Department shall develop and implement a 2 comprehensive, statewide, community-based strategy to reduce 3 substance use and gambling disorders and prevent the misuse of 4 illegal and legal drugs by persons of all ages, and to prevent 5 the use of alcohol by minors. The system created to implement 6 this strategy shall be based on the premise that coordination 7 among and integration between all community and governmental 8 systems will facilitate effective and efficient program 9 implementation and utilization of existing resources. 10 (b) The statewide system developed under this Section may 11 be adopted by administrative rule or funded as a grant award 12 condition and shall be responsible for: 13 (1) Providing programs and technical assistance to 14 improve the ability of Illinois communities and schools to 15 develop, implement and evaluate prevention programs. 16 (2) Initiating and fostering continuing cooperation 17 among the Department, Department-funded prevention 18 programs, other community-based prevention providers and 19 other State, regional, or local systems or agencies that 20 have an interest in substance use disorder prevention. 21 (c) In developing, implementing, and advocating for this 22 statewide strategy and system, the Department may engage in, 23 but shall not be limited to, the following activities: 24 (1) Establishing and conducting programs to provide 25 awareness and knowledge of the nature and extent of 26 substance use and gambling disorders and their effect on HB2204 - 32 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 33 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 33 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 33 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 individuals, families, and communities. 2 (2) Conducting or providing prevention skill building 3 or education through the use of structured experiences. 4 (3) Developing, supporting, and advocating with new 5 and existing local community coalitions or 6 neighborhood-based grassroots networks using action 7 planning and collaborative systems to initiate change 8 regarding substance use and gambling disorders in their 9 communities. 10 (4) Encouraging, supporting, and advocating for 11 programs and activities that emphasize alcohol-free and 12 other drug-free lifestyles. 13 (5) Drafting and implementing efficient plans for the 14 use of available resources to address issues of substance 15 use disorder prevention. 16 (6) Coordinating local programs of alcoholism and 17 other drug abuse education and prevention. 18 (7) Encouraging the development of local advisory 19 councils. 20 (d) In providing leadership to this system, the Department 21 shall take into account, wherever possible, the needs and 22 requirements of local communities. The Department shall also 23 involve, wherever possible, local communities in its statewide 24 planning efforts. These planning efforts shall include, but 25 shall not be limited to, in cooperation with local community 26 representatives and Department-funded agencies, the analysis HB2204 - 33 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 34 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 34 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 34 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 and application of results of local needs assessments, as well 2 as a process for the integration of an evaluation component 3 into the system. The results of this collaborative planning 4 effort shall be taken into account by the Department in making 5 decisions regarding the allocation of prevention resources. 6 (e) Prevention programs funded in whole or in part by the 7 Department shall maintain staff whose skills, training, 8 experiences and cultural awareness demonstrably match the 9 needs of the people they are serving. 10 (f) The Department may delegate the functions and 11 activities described in subsection (c) of this Section to 12 local, community-based providers. 13 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 14 (20 ILCS 301/25-5) 15 Sec. 25-5. Establishment of comprehensive treatment 16 system. The Department shall develop, fund and implement a 17 comprehensive, statewide, community-based system for the 18 provision of early intervention, treatment, and recovery 19 support services for persons suffering from substance use or 20 gambling disorders. The system created under this Section 21 shall be based on the premise that coordination among and 22 integration between all community and governmental systems 23 will facilitate effective and efficient program implementation 24 and utilization of existing resources. 25 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) HB2204 - 34 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 35 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 35 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 35 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (20 ILCS 301/25-10) 2 Sec. 25-10. Promulgation of regulations. The Department 3 shall adopt regulations for licensure, certification for 4 Medicaid reimbursement, and to identify evidence-based best 5 practice criteria that can be utilized for intervention and 6 treatment services, taking into consideration available 7 resources and facilities, for the purpose of early and 8 effective treatment of substance use and gambling disorders. 9 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 10 (20 ILCS 301/30-5) 11 Sec. 30-5. Patients' rights established. 12 (a) For purposes of this Section, "patient" means any 13 person who is receiving or has received early intervention, 14 treatment, or other recovery support services under this Act 15 or any category of service licensed as "intervention" under 16 this Act. 17 (b) No patient shall be deprived of any rights, benefits, 18 or privileges guaranteed by law, the Constitution of the 19 United States of America, or the Constitution of the State of 20 Illinois solely because of his or her status as a patient. 21 (c) Persons who have substance use or gambling disorders 22 who are also suffering from medical conditions shall not be 23 discriminated against in admission or treatment by any 24 hospital that receives support in any form supported in whole HB2204 - 35 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 36 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 36 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 36 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 or in part by funds appropriated to any State department or 2 agency. 3 (d) Every patient shall have impartial access to services 4 without regard to race, religion, sex, ethnicity, age, sexual 5 orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other 6 disability. 7 (e) Patients shall be permitted the free exercise of 8 religion. 9 (f) Every patient's personal dignity shall be recognized 10 in the provision of services, and a patient's personal privacy 11 shall be assured and protected within the constraints of his 12 or her individual treatment. 13 (g) Treatment services shall be provided in the least 14 restrictive environment possible. 15 (h) Each patient receiving treatment services shall be 16 provided an individual treatment plan, which shall be 17 periodically reviewed and updated as mandated by 18 administrative rule. 19 (i) Treatment shall be person-centered, meaning that every 20 patient shall be permitted to participate in the planning of 21 his or her total care and medical treatment to the extent that 22 his or her condition permits. 23 (j) A person shall not be denied treatment solely because 24 he or she has withdrawn from treatment against medical advice 25 on a prior occasion or had prior treatment episodes. 26 (k) The patient in residential treatment shall be HB2204 - 36 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 37 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 37 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 37 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 permitted visits by family and significant others, unless such 2 visits are clinically contraindicated. 3 (l) A patient in residential treatment shall be allowed to 4 conduct private telephone conversations with family and 5 friends unless clinically contraindicated. 6 (m) A patient in residential treatment shall be permitted 7 to send and receive mail without hindrance, unless clinically 8 contraindicated. 9 (n) A patient shall be permitted to manage his or her own 10 financial affairs unless the patient or the patient's 11 guardian, or if the patient is a minor, the patient's parent, 12 authorizes another competent person to do so. 13 (o) A patient shall be permitted to request the opinion of 14 a consultant at his or her own expense, or to request an 15 in-house review of a treatment plan, as provided in the 16 specific procedures of the provider. A treatment provider is 17 not liable for the negligence of any consultant. 18 (p) Unless otherwise prohibited by State or federal law, 19 every patient shall be permitted to obtain from his or her own 20 physician, the treatment provider, or the treatment provider's 21 consulting physician complete and current information 22 concerning the nature of care, procedures, and treatment that 23 he or she will receive. 24 (q) A patient shall be permitted to refuse to participate 25 in any experimental research or medical procedure without 26 compromising his or her access to other, non-experimental HB2204 - 37 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 38 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 38 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 38 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 services. Before a patient is placed in an experimental 2 research or medical procedure, the provider must first obtain 3 his or her informed written consent or otherwise comply with 4 the federal requirements regarding the protection of human 5 subjects contained in 45 CFR Part 46. 6 (r) All medical treatment and procedures shall be 7 administered as ordered by a physician and in accordance with 8 all Department rules. 9 (s) Every patient in treatment shall be permitted to 10 refuse medical treatment and to know the consequences of such 11 action. Such refusal by a patient shall free the treatment 12 licensee from the obligation to provide the treatment. 13 (t) Unless otherwise prohibited by State or federal law, 14 every patient, patient's guardian, or parent, if the patient 15 is a minor, shall be permitted to inspect and copy all clinical 16 and other records kept by the intervention or treatment 17 licensee or by his or her physician concerning his or her care 18 and maintenance. The licensee or physician may charge a 19 reasonable fee for the duplication of a record. 20 (u) No owner, licensee, administrator, employee, or agent 21 of a licensed intervention or treatment program shall abuse or 22 neglect a patient. It is the duty of any individual who becomes 23 aware of such abuse or neglect to report it to the Department 24 immediately. 25 (v) The licensee may refuse access to any person if the 26 actions of that person are or could be injurious to the health HB2204 - 38 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 39 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 39 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 39 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 and safety of a patient or the licensee, or if the person seeks 2 access for commercial purposes. 3 (w) All patients admitted to community-based treatment 4 facilities shall be considered voluntary treatment patients 5 and such patients shall not be contained within a locked 6 setting. 7 (x) Patients and their families or legal guardians shall 8 have the right to present complaints to the provider or the 9 Department concerning the quality of care provided to the 10 patient, without threat of discharge or reprisal in any form 11 or manner whatsoever. The complaint process and procedure 12 shall be adopted by the Department by rule. The treatment 13 provider shall have in place a mechanism for receiving and 14 responding to such complaints, and shall inform the patient 15 and the patient's family or legal guardian of this mechanism 16 and how to use it. The provider shall analyze any complaint 17 received and, when indicated, take appropriate corrective 18 action. Every patient and his or her family member or legal 19 guardian who makes a complaint shall receive a timely response 20 from the provider that substantively addresses the complaint. 21 The provider shall inform the patient and the patient's family 22 or legal guardian about other sources of assistance if the 23 provider has not resolved the complaint to the satisfaction of 24 the patient or the patient's family or legal guardian. 25 (y) A patient may refuse to perform labor at a program 26 unless such labor is a part of the patient's individual HB2204 - 39 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 40 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 40 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 40 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 treatment plan as documented in the patient's clinical record. 2 (z) A person who is in need of services may apply for 3 voluntary admission in the manner and with the rights provided 4 for under regulations promulgated by the Department. If a 5 person is refused admission, then staff, subject to rules 6 promulgated by the Department, shall refer the person to 7 another facility or to other appropriate services. 8 (aa) No patient shall be denied services based solely on 9 HIV status. Further, records and information governed by the 10 AIDS Confidentiality Act and the AIDS Confidentiality and 11 Testing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 697) shall be maintained in 12 accordance therewith. 13 (bb) Records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis or 14 treatment of any patient maintained in connection with the 15 performance of any service or activity relating to substance 16 use or gambling disorder education, early intervention, 17 intervention, training, or treatment that is regulated, 18 authorized, or directly or indirectly assisted by any 19 Department or agency of this State or under any provision of 20 this Act shall be confidential and may be disclosed only in 21 accordance with the provisions of federal law and regulations 22 concerning the confidentiality of substance use disorder 23 patient records as contained in 42 U.S.C. Sections 290dd-2 and 24 42 CFR Part 2, or any successor federal statute or regulation. 25 (1) The following are exempt from the confidentiality 26 protections set forth in 42 CFR Section 2.12(c): HB2204 - 40 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 41 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 41 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 41 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (A) Veteran's Administration records. 2 (B) Information obtained by the Armed Forces. 3 (C) Information given to qualified service 4 organizations. 5 (D) Communications within a program or between a 6 program and an entity having direct administrative 7 control over that program. 8 (E) Information given to law enforcement personnel 9 investigating a patient's commission of a crime on the 10 program premises or against program personnel. 11 (F) Reports under State law of incidents of 12 suspected child abuse and neglect; however, 13 confidentiality restrictions continue to apply to the 14 records and any follow-up information for disclosure 15 and use in civil or criminal proceedings arising from 16 the report of suspected abuse or neglect. 17 (2) If the information is not exempt, a disclosure can 18 be made only under the following circumstances: 19 (A) With patient consent as set forth in 42 CFR 20 Sections 2.1(b)(1) and 2.31, and as consistent with 21 pertinent State law. 22 (B) For medical emergencies as set forth in 42 CFR 23 Sections 2.1(b)(2) and 2.51. 24 (C) For research activities as set forth in 42 CFR 25 Sections 2.1(b)(2) and 2.52. 26 (D) For audit evaluation activities as set forth HB2204 - 41 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 42 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 42 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 42 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 in 42 CFR Section 2.53. 2 (E) With a court order as set forth in 42 CFR 3 Sections 2.61 through 2.67. 4 (3) The restrictions on disclosure and use of patient 5 information apply whether the holder of the information 6 already has it, has other means of obtaining it, is a law 7 enforcement or other official, has obtained a subpoena, or 8 asserts any other justification for a disclosure or use 9 that is not permitted by 42 CFR Part 2. Any court orders 10 authorizing disclosure of patient records under this Act 11 must comply with the procedures and criteria set forth in 12 42 CFR Sections 2.64 and 2.65. Except as authorized by a 13 court order granted under this Section, no record referred 14 to in this Section may be used to initiate or substantiate 15 any charges against a patient or to conduct any 16 investigation of a patient. 17 (4) The prohibitions of this subsection shall apply to 18 records concerning any person who has been a patient, 19 regardless of whether or when the person ceases to be a 20 patient. 21 (5) Any person who discloses the content of any record 22 referred to in this Section except as authorized shall, 23 upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. 24 (6) The Department shall prescribe regulations to 25 carry out the purposes of this subsection. These 26 regulations may contain such definitions, and may provide HB2204 - 42 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 43 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 43 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 43 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 for such safeguards and procedures, including procedures 2 and criteria for the issuance and scope of court orders, 3 as in the judgment of the Department are necessary or 4 proper to effectuate the purposes of this Section, to 5 prevent circumvention or evasion thereof, or to facilitate 6 compliance therewith. 7 (cc) Each patient shall be given a written explanation of 8 all the rights enumerated in this Section and a copy, signed by 9 the patient, shall be kept in every patient record. If a 10 patient is unable to read such written explanation, it shall 11 be read to the patient in a language that the patient 12 understands. A copy of all the rights enumerated in this 13 Section shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the 14 program where it may readily be seen and read by program 15 patients and visitors. 16 (dd) The program shall ensure that its staff is familiar 17 with and observes the rights and responsibilities enumerated 18 in this Section. 19 (ee) Licensed organizations shall comply with the right of 20 any adolescent to consent to treatment without approval of the 21 parent or legal guardian in accordance with the Consent by 22 Minors to Health Care Services Act. 23 (ff) At the point of admission for services, licensed 24 organizations must obtain written informed consent, as defined 25 in Section 1-10 and in administrative rule, from each client, 26 patient, or legal guardian. HB2204 - 43 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 44 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 44 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 44 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (Source: P.A. 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.) 2 (20 ILCS 301/35-5) 3 Sec. 35-5. Services for pregnant women and mothers. 4 (a) In order to promote a comprehensive, statewide and 5 multidisciplinary approach to serving pregnant women and 6 mothers, including those who are minors, and their children 7 who are affected by substance use or gambling disorders, the 8 Department shall have responsibility for an ongoing exchange 9 of referral information among the following: 10 (1) those who provide medical and social services to 11 pregnant women, mothers and their children, whether or not 12 there exists evidence of a substance use or gambling 13 disorder. These include any other State-funded medical or 14 social services to pregnant women. 15 (2) providers of treatment services to women affected 16 by substance use or gambling disorders. 17 (b) (Blank). 18 (c) (Blank). 19 (d) (Blank). 20 (e) (Blank). 21 (f) The Department shall develop and maintain an updated 22 and comprehensive directory of licensed providers that deliver 23 treatment and intervention services. The Department shall post 24 on its website a licensed provider directory updated at least 25 quarterly. HB2204 - 44 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 45 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 45 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 45 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (g) As a condition of any State grant or contract, the 2 Department shall require that any treatment program for women 3 with substance use or gambling disorders provide services, 4 either by its own staff or by agreement with other agencies or 5 individuals, which include but need not be limited to the 6 following: 7 (1) coordination with any program providing case 8 management services to ensure ongoing monitoring and 9 coordination of services after the addicted woman has 10 returned home. 11 (2) coordination with medical services for individual 12 medical care of pregnant women, including prenatal care 13 under the supervision of a physician. 14 (3) coordination with child care services. 15 (h) As a condition of any State grant or contract, the 16 Department shall require that any nonresidential program 17 receiving any funding for treatment services accept women who 18 are pregnant, provided that such services are clinically 19 appropriate. Failure to comply with this subsection shall 20 result in termination of the grant or contract and loss of 21 State funding. 22 (i)(1) From funds appropriated expressly for the purposes 23 of this Section, the Department shall create or contract with 24 licensed, certified agencies to develop a program for the care 25 and treatment of pregnant women, mothers and their children. 26 The program shall be in Cook County in an area of high density HB2204 - 45 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 46 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 46 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 46 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 population having a disproportionate number of women with 2 substance use and other disorders and a high infant mortality 3 rate. 4 (2) From funds appropriated expressly for the purposes of 5 this Section, the Department shall create or contract with 6 licensed, certified agencies to develop a program for the care 7 and treatment of low income pregnant women. The program shall 8 be located anywhere in the State outside of Cook County in an 9 area of high density population having a disproportionate 10 number of low income pregnant women. 11 (3) In implementing the programs established under this 12 subsection, the Department shall contract with existing 13 residential treatment or recovery homes in areas having a 14 disproportionate number of women with substance use and other 15 disorders who need residential treatment. Priority shall be 16 given to women who: 17 (A) are pregnant, especially if they are intravenous 18 drug users, 19 (B) have minor children, 20 (C) are both pregnant and have minor children, or 21 (D) are referred by medical personnel because they 22 either have given birth to a baby with a substance use 23 disorder, or will give birth to a baby with a substance use 24 disorder. 25 (4) The services provided by the programs shall include 26 but not be limited to: HB2204 - 46 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 47 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 47 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 47 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 (A) individual medical care, including prenatal care, 2 under the supervision of a physician. 3 (B) temporary, residential shelter for pregnant women, 4 mothers and children when necessary. 5 (C) a range of educational or counseling services. 6 (D) comprehensive and coordinated social services, 7 including therapy groups for the treatment of substance 8 use disorders; family therapy groups; programs to develop 9 positive self-awareness; parent-child therapy; and 10 residential support groups. 11 (5) (Blank). 12 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 13 (20 ILCS 301/35-10) 14 Sec. 35-10. Adolescent Family Life Program. 15 (a) The General Assembly finds and declares the following: 16 (1) In Illinois, a substantial number of babies are 17 born each year to adolescent mothers between 12 and 19 18 years of age. 19 (2) A substantial percentage of pregnant adolescents 20 have substance use disorders or live in environments in 21 which substance use disorders occur and thus are at risk 22 of exposing their infants to dangerous and harmful 23 circumstances. 24 (3) It is difficult to provide substance use disorder 25 counseling for adolescents in settings designed to serve HB2204 - 47 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 48 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 48 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 48 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 adults. 2 (b) To address the findings set forth in subsection (a), 3 and subject to appropriation, the Department may establish and 4 fund treatment strategies to meet the developmental, social, 5 and educational needs of high-risk pregnant adolescents and 6 shall do the following: 7 (1) To the maximum extent feasible and appropriate, 8 utilize existing services and funding rather than create 9 new, duplicative services. 10 (2) Include plans for coordination and collaboration 11 with existing perinatal substance use disorder services. 12 (3) Include goals and objectives for reducing the 13 incidence of high-risk pregnant adolescents. 14 (4) Be culturally and linguistically appropriate to 15 the population being served. 16 (5) Include staff development training by substance 17 use and other disorder counselors. 18 As used in this Section, "high-risk pregnant adolescent" 19 means a person at least 12 but not more than 18 years of age 20 with a substance use or other disorder who is pregnant. 21 (c) (Blank). 22 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 23 (20 ILCS 301/50-40) 24 Sec. 50-40. Group Home Loan Revolving Fund. 25 (a) There is hereby established the Group Home Loan HB2204 - 48 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 49 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 49 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 49 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 Revolving Fund, referred to in this Section as the "fund", to 2 be held as a separate fund within the State Treasury. Monies in 3 this fund shall be appropriated to the Department on a 4 continuing annual basis. With these funds, the Department 5 shall, directly or through subcontract, make loans to assist 6 in underwriting the costs of housing in which there may reside 7 individuals who are recovering from substance use or gambling 8 disorders, and who are seeking an alcohol-free, gambling-free, 9 or drug-free environment in which to live. Consistent with 10 federal law and regulation, the Department may establish 11 guidelines for approving the use and management of monies 12 loaned from the fund, the operation of group homes receiving 13 loans under this Section and the repayment of monies loaned. 14 (b) There shall be deposited into the fund such amounts 15 including, but not limited to: 16 (1) All receipts, including principal and interest 17 payments and royalties, from any applicable loan agreement 18 made from the fund. 19 (2) All proceeds of assets of whatever nature received 20 by the Department as a result of default or delinquency 21 with respect to loan agreements made from the fund, 22 including proceeds from the sale, disposal, lease or 23 rental of real or personal property that the Department 24 may receive as a result thereof. 25 (3) Any direct appropriations made by the General 26 Assembly, or any gifts or grants made by any person to the HB2204 - 49 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 50 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 50 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 50 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 fund. 2 (4) Any income received from interest on investments 3 of monies in the fund. 4 (c) The Treasurer may invest monies in the fund in 5 securities constituting obligations of the United States 6 government, or in obligations the principal of and interest on 7 which are guaranteed by the United States government, or in 8 certificates of deposit of any State or national bank which 9 are fully secured by obligations guaranteed as to principal 10 and interest by the United States government. 11 (Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.) 12 (20 ILCS 301/55-30) 13 Sec. 55-30. Rate increase. 14 (a) The Department shall by rule develop the increased 15 rate methodology and annualize the increased rate beginning 16 with State fiscal year 2018 contracts to licensed providers of 17 community-based substance use and gambling disorders disorder 18 intervention or treatment, based on the additional amounts 19 appropriated for the purpose of providing a rate increase to 20 licensed providers. The Department shall adopt rules, 21 including emergency rules under subsection (y) of Section 5-45 22 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, to implement the 23 provisions of this Section. 24 (b) (Blank). 25 (c) Beginning on July 1, 2022, the Division of Substance HB2204 - 50 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 51 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 51 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 51 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 Use Prevention and Recovery shall increase reimbursement rates 2 for all community-based substance use and gambling disorders 3 disorder treatment and intervention services by 47%, 4 including, but not limited to, all of the following: 5 (1) Admission and Discharge Assessment. 6 (2) Level 1 (Individual). 7 (3) Level 1 (Group). 8 (4) Level 2 (Individual). 9 (5) Level 2 (Group). 10 (6) Case Management. 11 (7) Psychiatric Evaluation. 12 (8) Medication Assisted Recovery. 13 (9) Community Intervention. 14 (10) Early Intervention (Individual). 15 (11) Early Intervention (Group). 16 Beginning in State Fiscal Year 2023, and every State 17 fiscal year thereafter, reimbursement rates for those 18 community-based substance use and gambling disorders disorder 19 treatment and intervention services shall be adjusted upward 20 by an amount equal to the Consumer Price Index-U from the 21 previous year, not to exceed 2% in any State fiscal year. If 22 there is a decrease in the Consumer Price Index-U, rates shall 23 remain unchanged for that State fiscal year. The Department 24 shall adopt rules, including emergency rules in accordance 25 with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, to implement 26 the provisions of this Section. HB2204 - 51 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 52 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 52 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 52 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 As used in this subsection, "consumer price index-u" means 2 the index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 3 United States Department of Labor that measures the average 4 change in prices of goods and services purchased by all urban 5 consumers, United States city average, all items, 1982-84 = 6 100. 7 (Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.) 8 (20 ILCS 301/55-40) 9 Sec. 55-40. Recovery residences. 10 (a) As used in this Section, "recovery residence" means a 11 sober, safe, and healthy living environment that promotes 12 recovery from alcohol and other drug use and associated 13 problems. These residences are not subject to Department 14 licensure as they are viewed as independent living residences 15 that only provide peer support and a lengthened exposure to 16 the culture of recovery. 17 (b) The Department shall develop and maintain an online 18 registry for recovery residences that operate in Illinois to 19 serve as a resource for individuals seeking continued recovery 20 assistance. 21 (c) Non-licensable recovery residences are encouraged to 22 register with the Department and the registry shall be 23 publicly available through online posting. 24 (d) The registry shall indicate any accreditation, 25 certification, or licensure that each recovery residence has HB2204 - 52 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204- 53 -LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 53 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b HB2204 - 53 - LRB103 27545 KTG 53920 b 1 received from an entity that has developed uniform national 2 standards. The registry shall also indicate each recovery 3 residence's location in order to assist providers and 4 individuals in finding alcohol, gambling, and drug free 5 housing options with like-minded residents who are committed 6 to alcohol, gambling, and drug free living. 7 (e) Registrants are encouraged to seek national 8 accreditation from any entity that has developed uniform State 9 or national standards for recovery residences. 10 (f) The Department shall include a disclaimer on the 11 registry that states that the recovery residences are not 12 regulated by the Department and their listing is provided as a 13 resource but not as an endorsement by the State. 14 (Source: P.A. 100-1062, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.) 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