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IL HB6201
Bill
Status
1/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dwight Kay
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AI Summary
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Amends the Abuse of Adults with Disabilities Intervention Act to require the Office of Inspector General to immediately report to law enforcement and the coroner/medical examiner upon the death of an adult with disabilities if any abuse, neglect, or exploitation complaint was filed prior to death, regardless of whether substantiated.
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Written reports to authorities must include information about the prior complaint, actions taken by the Office of Inspector General and Department, investigating personnel involved, and case numbers from relevant agencies.
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Changes assessment requirements to mandate that the Office of Inspector General must notify law enforcement if a crime has been committed and shall include a residence visit in assessments (changed from optional to mandatory).
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Establishes specific timelines for implementing service plans: within 14 calendar days for substantiated cases, and within 2 working days for emergency situations.
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Defines "service plan" as a temporary plan addressing service or support needs and clarifies that an investigation into a disabled adult's death may proceed even if the adult lacked capacity to consent to assessment.
Legislative Description
DHS-OIG-DISABLED ADULTS-ABUSE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2013