94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2005 and 2006
HB0153


 
Introduced 1/11/2005, by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 		













20 ILCS 2310/2310-424 new










    Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.  Requires the Department of
Public Health to designate a staff person to handle men's health issues
currently unaddressed or inadequately addressed by the Department.  Specifies
the staff person's duties.  Effective immediately.
















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HB0153

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    AN ACT concerning State government. 

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


 
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    Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and 
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Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is 
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amended by adding
Section 2310-424 as follows:


 
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    (20 ILCS 2310/2310-424 new)

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    Sec. 2310-424. Men's Health Issues.

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    (a) The Department of Public Health shall designate a 
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member of its
staff to handle men's health issues not currently 
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or adequately addressed
by the Department.

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    (b) The staff person's duties shall include, but not be 
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limited to, the
following:

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        (1) Assisting in the assessment of the health needs of 
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    men in the State.

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        (2) Recommending treatment methods and programs that 
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    are sensitive and
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    providers, organizations, and other agencies.

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        (3) Promoting awareness of men's health concerns and 
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    encouraging,
promoting, and aiding the establishment of 
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    men's services.

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        (4) Providing adequate and effective opportunities for 
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    men to express
their views on Department policy 
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    development, program implementation, and
interdepartmental 
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    coordination of men's services.



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