Public Act 0711 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB2790 Enrolled LRB104 17099 BDA 30518 b

Public Act 104-0711

AN ACT concerning health.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Department of Public Health Act is amended by adding Section 8.6 as follows:

(20 ILCS 2305/8.6 new)

Sec. 8.6. Tobacco quitline.

(a) In this Section, "tobacco quitline" means a resource that is free to Illinois residents who use tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine products and want to quit using those products, that is accessible by a toll-free telephone number, and that is established, operated, and funded with the assistance of the Department of Public Health. "Tobacco quitline" includes an evidence-based program, certified quitline counselors, and staff to provide the support needed for Illinois residents who want to end their dependence on tobacco and nicotine products.

(b) The Department of Public Health shall establish, maintain, and promote a statewide tobacco quitline for Illinois residents.

(c) The Department of Public Health may contract with third-party entities to operate the tobacco quitline and provide cessation services.

(d) The Department of Public Health shall adopt rules to implement and administer this Section.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.