OUTDOOR RX PROGRAM
Summary
Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Act. Creates the Outside Rx Program to provide funds, through grants, subject to appropriation, established by the Department of Public Health, for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource 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 or outdoor-based therapy programs. Provides criteria for grant eligibility and selection. Provides that the Director of Public Health shall make the final decision on funding a program. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Outdoor Rx Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Special Issues (AP) Subcommittee
lower
Feb 23, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee
lower
Jan 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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