Bill
HB 2511
Creates Illinois FASD Program under DHS to boost identification, prevention, and services for people with prenatal alcohol exposure, led by a coordinator and advisory committee.
Note on source material
- The submitted text appears to contain two different “HB 2511” introduced versions from different jurisdictions: (1) a short Arizona technical amendment concerning home health agency licensure (amends A.R.S. §36‑425.01); and (2) an Illinois bill that would create a State Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program. The title you provided (“DHS‑FETAL ALCOHOL DISORDERS”) corresponds to the Illinois FASD content, which is summarized below. I include a brief note on the Arizona technical correction at the end.
Summary — State Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program (Illinois)
Purpose
- Establish a centralized, statewide program to increase awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery for people affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and FASD.
Key provisions
- Creates a new State FASD Program under the Substance Use Disorder Act (adds Section 5‑35).
- Designates the Department of Human Services as the lead agency responsible for administering the program (Governor to designate the Department).
- Requires appointment of a State FASD coordinator with relevant knowledge and experience to lead program activities and provide administrative support to the advisory committee.
- Program activities may include:
- Adapting existing federal/state programs to include FASD identification and supports.
- Developing and expanding screening and diagnostic capacity for FASD.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating targeted FASD‑informed interventions.
- Providing cross‑sector training (health, education, justice, social services).
- Serving as a centralized information and resource hub for affected individuals and families; increasing public awareness.
- Establishes a FASD State Advisory Committee to guide program development and implementation. Committee functions include developing a statewide prenatal alcohol strategic plan, reviewing grant proposals, identifying/adapting related programs, and reviewing interagency efforts.
- Advisory committee composition:
- State agency heads (or senior designees) from key agencies (e.g., Department of Human Services, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Corrections, State Police, Employment Security, State Board of Education).
- Up to a specified number of public members representing health, education, justice, and service providers, with at least three members who have FASD or a family member with FASD. The Governor appoints public members.
- Members serve 4‑year terms, unpaid but reimbursed for expenses; the committee elects its chair.
- The Department’s FASD coordinator provides administrative support.
- Reporting: The committee must file a formal report to the Governor by October 15 of each even‑numbered year (to be included in the Governor’s Budget Address) and report to legislative policy committee chairs by November 15 of each even‑numbered year.
- Funding and contracting: The Department may apply for federal funds and may contract with or provide grants to public or private nonprofit entities to carry out program activities. The Department must comply with applicable federal requirements when using federal funds.
Definition
- The bill defines “fetal alcohol spectrum disorders” (FASD) broadly to include the range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure (examples listed include FAS, pFAS, ARND, SE‑AE, NDPAE and alcohol‑related birth defects), and notes associated multi‑system impacts.
Who would be affected
- Individuals with FASD and their families (improved identification, services, supports).
- State agencies and providers (healthcare, education, justice, corrections) through new coordination, training, and screening expectations.
- Community service providers and nonprofit organizations that could receive grants or contracts to deliver FASD‑related services.
- Potentially local health systems as screening/diagnostic capacity expands.
Procedural status and sponsors (from provided records)
- Illinois bill introduced 2/4/2025 by Rep. Jed Davis (text above). The materials also reference activity dated Feb–Jun 2025, including committee referrals and readings; current procedural status in the document shows re‑referral to Rules Committee under Rule 19(a).
- The packet also lists Representative Beverly Pingerelli as primary sponsor for the Arizona item referenced below.
Potential impacts and considerations
- Program could increase early identification, coordination of care, and supports for people with FASD; likely to improve cross‑sector training and resource availability.
- Fiscal impact depends on appropriations and federal grant awards; the bill enables but does not specify dedicated state funding levels.
- Implementation will require interagency coordination and capacity building (screening/diagnosis, workforce training).
Brief note — Arizona technical correction (A.R.S. §36‑425.01)
- The Arizona text amends the home health agency licensure statute to clarify that the Department of Health shall license home health agencies (licensure period ≤ 2 years), allows Medicare‑certified home health agencies meeting state requirements and licensed at least one year to receive licensure without a state survey, and retains department authority over licensed agencies. This appears to be a separate, short technical amendment unrelated to the FASD program.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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