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Creates the State Disability Ombudsperson Act. Creates the State Disability Ombudsperson within the Department of Human Rights. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, the Ombudsperson shall offer training, outreach, and educational materials and may arrange for the offering of courses open to the public in disability services and training and related topics. Requires the Ombudsperson to provide a toll-free number available during business hours to provide information and resources under the Act. Requires the Ombudsperson to develop a process for receiving and reviewing complaints. Provides that if the Ombudsperson believes that a complaint has reasonable grounds to have been made, establish a procedure for referral to disability rights organizations, community-based services, and legal and courtroom advocacy if those services are requested or deemed adequate. Requires the Ombudsperson to submit an annual report to the General Assembly. Authorizes the Department of Human Rights to adopt rules to implement the Act. Makes other changes.
Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Last Action
Mar 13, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 1 co
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Re-assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026