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Outdoor Rx Program

It became law on Jul 28, 2023.

IL HB 1526 · House Bill · 103rd

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Became law
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Sponsors
25
Latest action
Jul 28, 2023

What it does

Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act. Authorizes the Department of Public Health, subject to appropriation, to make grants for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based or outdoor-based therapy programs serving the citizens of the State of Illinois. Requires the Department to establish an advisory committee to assist and advise the Department in the development and administration of the Outdoor Rx Program, including developing the form for an application for receipt of a grant. Provides that the Department shall set priorities and develop criteria for the awarding of grants to natural resource-based or outdoor-based therapy programs. Provides criteria…

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This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    Jul 28, 2023

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