The Department of Human Services adopted amendments to its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

The Department of Human Services adopted amendments to the Part titled Office of Inspector General Investigations of Alleged Abuse or Neglect in State Operated Facilities and Community Agencies.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Pharmacy Practice Act. While previously permissive, pharmacists now must dispense opioid antagonists following written procedures developed by the Department of Public Health and Department of Human Services and filed at the pharmacy before implementation.

The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Healthy Food Development Act. It allows the Department of Human Services to coordinate with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create the Healthy Food Development Program.

The Department of Human Services adopted amendments to replace emergency rules that were in place April 2021. The amendments provide for a new round of Child Care Restoration Grants for child care providers.

The Department of Human Services Act is amended, establishing the Call4Calm text line. The Call4Calm text line is a new program that supports the mental health needs of Illinois residents.

This Act creates the Housing Is Recovery Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services’ division of mental health.

The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act to bar landlords from retaliating against tenants based on immigration status.The Department of Human Services (DHS) Act was amended to ensure access to substance-use-disorder services statewide for pregnant and postpartum women.

The Department of Human Services director and board must conduct or approve an in-service training program in the detection and investigation of all forms of human trafficking, including, but not limited to, “involuntary servitude” under subsection (b) of section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, “involuntary sexual servitude of a minor” under subsection (c) of section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, and “trafficking in persons” under subsection (d) of section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) adopted amendments to Appeals and Hearings (89 Ill. Adm. Code 510); Program Description (89 Ill. Adm. Code 676); Customer Rights and Responsibilities (89 Ill. Adm. Code 677); Determination of Need (DON) and Resulting Cost Service Maximums (89 Ill. Adm. Code 679); Eligibility (89 Ill. Adm. Code 682); Service Planning and Provision (89 Ill. Adm. Code 684); and Provider Requirements, Type Services, and Rates of Payment (89 Ill. Adm. Code 686), all effective Jan. 24, 2019.

An amendment to the Department of Human Services Act requires the inspector general of that department to institute new training programs to ensure that those investigating abuse and neglect at locations serving the developmentally and mentally disabled are fully aware of the state's related regulations and standards.