SB1908 Summary

• Amends five Illinois licensing acts: Community Living Facilities Licensing Act, MR/DD Community Care Act, Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act, Child Care Act of 1969, and Community Services Act.

• Requires responsible state departments to review the necessity of State Fire Marshal inspections when local fire authorities enforce codes more stringent than the State Fire Marshal's codes and issue facility clearances.

• Applies to facilities and provider organizations licensed or established under the five specified acts, including community living facilities, MR/DD facilities, community-integrated living arrangements, child care facilities, and community service provider organizations.

• References a January 1, 2011 "Streamlined Auditing and Monitoring for Community Based Services" report that recommended regulatory efficiency improvements requiring legislative action.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.