CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES House SponsorsRep. Anna Moeller-Theresa Mah-Camille Y. Lilly, Yolonda Morris, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Kevin Schmidt, Michelle Mussman, Suzanne M. Ness, Kelly M. Cassidy, Aarón M. Ortíz, Rita Mayfield, Abdelnasser Rashid, Kevin John Olickal, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Nabeela Syed, Maura Hirschauer, Terra Costa Howard, Gregg Johnson, Mary Beth Canty, Dan Swanson, Dagmara Avelar, Norma Hernandez, Margaret Croke, Dave Vella, La Shawn K. Ford, Tom Weber, Janet Yang Rohr, Joyce Mason, Tracy Katz Muhl, Debbie Meyers-Martin and Lilian Jiménez Senate Sponsors(Sen. Celina Villanueva, Dan McConchie, Paul Faraci, Mike Porfirio, Steve Stadelman, Lakesia Collins-Dale Fowler-Karina Villa, Sara Feigenholtz, Robert Peters and Laura M. Murphy) 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal (Portal). Provides that the Portal shall serve as a centralized and trusted online platform offering a wide range of resources related to caregiving, including, but not limited to: (1) information on State and federal programs, benefits, and resources on caregiving, long-term care, and at-home care for Illinois residents who are 50 years of age or older; (2) educational materials, articles, and videos on caregiving best practices; and (3) accommodations for users with different language preferences, ensuring the information is accessible to diverse audiences. Sets forth additional resources and information that the Portal may feature, such as information on caregiving resources, home and community-based services that support family caregivers, nursing home care, services and programs offered by Area Agencies on Aging, relevant health care and financial assistance programs, and local support group opportunities for caregivers. Requires the Portal to be designed to be user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities and to include features such as search functionality, language accessibility, and compatibility with assistive technologies to ensure that a diverse range of caregivers can use it. Contains provisions concerning required outreach and promotional campaign efforts to raise awareness of the Portal, reporting requirements, and State and federal funding for the Portal. Requires the Portal to be implemented one year after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal shall be implemented 3 years (rather than one year) after the effective date of the Act.House Committee Amendment No. 2 Makes the creation and establishment of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal subject to appropriation. 2/1/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller 2/6/2024HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/22/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris 2/27/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah 2/27/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez 2/27/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt 3/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 3/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness 3/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 3/5/2024HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 3/5/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed 3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 3/12/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard 3/12/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller 3/12/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/13/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson 3/20/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 3/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee 3/25/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez 4/5/2024HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024 4/12/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke 4/12/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella 4/12/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 4/18/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 4/18/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote 4/18/2024HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; 022-000-000 4/18/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber 4/18/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 4/18/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000 4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl 4/19/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 4/24/2024SenateArrive in Senate 4/24/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/24/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva 4/24/2024SenateFirst Reading 4/24/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2024SenateAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services 4/30/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024 5/1/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/1/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 5/2/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 5/2/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez 5/3/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 5/3/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins 5/3/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler 5/7/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa 5/8/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 5/10/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024 5/14/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters 5/17/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 5/17/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die