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IL HB4412

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act establishing a grant program administered by the Department of Public Health to fund outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, and nature-based therapy programs for Illinois residents

  • Establishes an advisory committee of at least 7 members appointed by directors of Public Health, Natural Resources, Veterans' Affairs, and the Environmental Protection Agency, plus representatives from business and outdoor organizations

  • Prioritizes programs that utilize veterans for at least 50% of implementation/administration and serve participants recovering from substance abuse or physical/mental trauma

  • Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, funded through gifts, grants, and donations, with the Department authorized to require matching contributions from applicants

  • Requires annual reports to the General Assembly by February 1 detailing fund deposits, disbursements, grant recipients, award amounts, and financial projections

Legislative Description

OUTDOOR RX PROGRAM

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Appropriations-Human Services2/18/2020
Rules2/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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