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Fine advances measure to enhance treatment for adults facing self-neglect

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Thursday, April 11, 2024 04:10 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD – Legislation to protect the health and safety of adults who are unable take care of themselves, sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine, passed the Senate Wednesday.

“Individuals facing unfortunate circumstances that prevent them from looking after their personal health should have immediate access to the health care assistance they need,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “Connecting them to services and a care plan in a timely manner is essential to prevent self-neglect in the future.”

Senate Bill 2799 creates a screening procedure for cases of self-neglect among adult patients under the Adult Protective Services intervention program. If a patient is found to be a substantial health threat to themselves due to self-neglect, a provider agency must develop a case plan within 10 days and with the consent of the adult. 

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Fine legislation to increase patient safety at mental health facilities passes the Senate

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Thursday, April 11, 2024 03:10 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD –  In an effort to increase patient safety at state run mental health or developmental disability facilities, State Senator Laura Fine passed Senate Bill 857. This legislation increases the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) ability to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.

“Since 2022, I have visited state-operated mental health and developmental disability facilities across the state to receive feedback and ideas on how we can protect our state's most vulnerable residents,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This measure continues that effort by giving the OIG additional tools needed to effectively prevent and deter abuse and neglect.”

Under current law, the Illinois Department of Human Services OIG is required to conduct annual unannounced site visits to all 14 state-operated facilities related to preventing, reporting, investigating and responding to abuse and neglect. Senate Bill 857 expands this preventative measure to give the OIG the ability to conduct targeted site visits to all community agencies in the state, which includes Community Living Arrangements (CILA) and Community Mental Health Centers. 

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Senate approves legislation led by Fine to reduce excess plastic waste in the hotel industry

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 03:13 PM

State Senator Laura FineSPRINGFIELD – Promoting an environmentally conscious approach to hospitality, State Senator Laura Fine passed a measure out of the Senate to phase out the use of small, single-use plastic bottles in hotels across Illinois.

“According to researchers, by 2050, plastic could outweigh all fish in the oceans,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “Personal products available in plastic bottles are common in hotels and pose immediate risk to our environment once they are thrown away. This bill puts our state on the path to being part of a solution by reducing plastic pollution.”

Senate Bill 2960 creates the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act, which requires hotels with 50 or more rooms to eliminate the use of small, single-use plastic bottles containing personal care products in individual rooms and public bathrooms beginning July 1, 2025. By Jan. 1, 2026, all hotels with fewer than 50 rooms are expected to make this transition. 

Read more: Senate approves legislation led by Fine to reduce excess plastic waste in the hotel industry

Fine to reduce excess plastic waste in the hotel industry

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:56 AM

Senator Laura Fine SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to reduce plastic waste, hotels across Illinois will phase out the use of small, single-use plastic bottles for personal care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, or hand lotion. Legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine would require hotels to take a more environmentally conscious approach to hospitality with the implementation of the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act. 

“Plastic is a significant source of pollution and impacts our waterways and natural habitats,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This is a sustainability initiative that prohibits the hotel industry from using small plastic bottles in their rooms to make way for an environmentally-friendly approach to customer service.” 

Senate Bill 2960 creates the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act, which requires hotels with 50 or more rooms to eliminate the use of small-single use plastic bottles containing personal care products in individual rooms and public bathrooms beginning July 1, 2025. By Jan. 1, 2026, all hotels with fewer than 50 rooms are expected to make this transition. 

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  1. Fine enhances treatment procedures for neglected adult cases
  2. Fine advances Jordan’s Law
  3. Fine sees solutions to mental health and disability care in the budget address
  4. Fine convenes joint hearing to address shortage of behavioral health care professionals
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