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IL SB3122

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Heather Steans

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5-1 of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the declaration of purpose for the Medicaid Article
  • Makes a technical correction by removing a duplicate instance of the word "the" in the opening sentence of the purpose statement
  • Maintains the existing language describing the program's purpose to provide essential medical care and rehabilitative services for low-income individuals and those unable to afford medical needs
  • Preserves the statement that health preservation and correction of handicapping conditions are essential to help people achieve self-sufficiency or greater capacity for self-care
  • Retains language emphasizing the importance of maintaining independence and limited resources for medically indigent individuals who are otherwise able to provide for themselves

Legislative Description

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Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/7/2014

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