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IL SB3112
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Peters
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AI Summary
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Creates the Legislative Accessibility Act requiring the Illinois General Assembly to make all efforts to increase accessibility for people with disabilities.
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Requires the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to each appoint an accessibility coordinator working with the Architect of the Capitol to address accessibility needs.
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Mandates the Illinois General Assembly website include an email address, webform, or similar mechanism for requesting reasonable accommodations at legislative events including hearings and floor proceedings.
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Establishes the General Assembly Accessibility Task Force with up to 15 Governor-appointed members including persons with disabilities and disability advocates, plus 6 ex officio legislative and state officials.
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Requires the Task Force to hold at least 2 meetings and issue recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2020 on measures to increase accessibility; the Task Force provisions expire January 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
LEGISLATIVE ACCESSIBILITY
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021