SB2032 - AGING EQUITY ACT

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Creates the Illinois Strategic Action Plan for Aging Equity Act. Establishes the Strategic Action Planning Commission for Aging Equity (Commission) to be co-chaired by designees of the Governor's Office and the Department on Aging. Provides that the Commission shall be a public body consisting of members appointed by the Governor within 3 months after the effective date of the Act. Requires the Governor to consult with the President and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the Director of Aging about appointments to the Commission to ensure: (1) members across the main Commission and its committees meet the criteria set forth under the Act; (2) the Commission's committees reflect the geographic diversity of the State and are inclusive and consist of members who reflect a diversity of age, gender, ability, race, cultural, socioeconomic, and national background; (3) the Commission includes Illinois residents aged 60 or older who represent urban, suburban, and rural areas of the State; (4) the Commission consists of specified professionals with expertise in aging, home and community-based services for older residents of Illinois, and other matters; and (5) the Commission consists of representatives from certain State agencies and departments. Requires the Commission to examine the effects, challenges, opportunities, and needs for planning related to the shifting age demographics in Illinois. Requires the Commission to adopt certain guiding principles. Contains provisions on Commission guidelines; the Commission's development of a preliminary comprehensive strategic action plan for aging equity in Illinois through the year 2035; Commission recommendations to address the long-term effects of the demographic shift on Illinois residents, State government, and the private sector; and other matters. Imposes reporting requirements on the Commission and other duties. Provides that the Commission shall dissolve on December 31, 2043. Effective immediately.