Illinois Compiled Statutes
20 ILCS 301/ - Substance Use Disorder Act.
Article 5 - Creation Of Department

(20 ILCS 301/Art. 5 heading)

(20 ILCS 301/5-5)
Sec. 5-5. Successor department; home rule.
(a) The Department of Human Services, as successor to the Department of
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, shall
assume the various rights, powers, duties, and functions provided for in
this Act.
(b) It is declared to be the public policy of this State, pursuant to
paragraphs (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution
of 1970, that the powers and functions set forth in this Act and expressly
delegated to the Department
are exclusive State powers and functions. Nothing herein prohibits the
exercise of any power or the performance of any function, including the power
to regulate, for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and
welfare, by any unit of local government, other than the powers and functions
set forth in this Act and expressly delegated to the Department to be exclusive
State powers and functions.
(c) The Department shall, through accountable and efficient leadership,
example and commitment to excellence, strive to reduce the incidence of substance use disorders by:
(Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.)

(20 ILCS 301/5-10)
Sec. 5-10. Functions of the Department.
(a) In addition to the powers, duties and functions vested in the Department
by this Act, or by other laws of this State, the Department shall carry out the
following activities:
(b) In addition to the powers, duties and functions vested in it by this
Act, or by other laws of this State, the Department may undertake, but shall
not be limited to, the following activities:
(c) There is created within the Department of Human Services an Office of Opioid Settlement Administration. The Office shall be responsible for implementing and administering approved abatement programs as described in Exhibit B of the Illinois Opioid Allocation Agreement, effective December 30, 2021. The Office may also implement and administer other opioid-related programs, including but not limited to prevention, treatment, and recovery services from other funds made available to the Department of Human Services. The Secretary of Human Services shall appoint or assign staff as necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the Office.
(Source: P.A. 101-10, eff. 6-5-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 102-699, eff. 4-19-22.)

(20 ILCS 301/5-15)
Sec. 5-15.
(Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 88-80. Repealed by internal repealer, eff. 7-1-95.)

(20 ILCS 301/5-20)
Sec. 5-20. Gambling disorders.
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall establish a program for
public education, research, and training regarding
gambling disorders and the treatment and prevention of gambling disorders.
Subject to specific appropriation for these stated purposes, the program must
include all of the following:
(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall either establish and
maintain the program or contract with a private or public entity for the
establishment and maintenance of the program. Subject to appropriation, either
the Department or the private or public entity shall implement the toll-free
telephone number, promote public awareness, and conduct in-service training
concerning gambling disorders.
(c) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall produce and supply the
signs specified in Section 10.7 of the Illinois Lottery Law, Section 34.1 of
the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, Section 4.3 of the Bingo License and Tax
Act, Section 8.1 of the Charitable Games Act, and Section 13.1 of the Illinois
Gambling Act.

(Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19; 101-31, eff. 6-28-19.)

(20 ILCS 301/5-23)
Sec. 5-23. Drug Overdose Prevention Program.
(a) Reports.
(b) Programs; drug overdose prevention.
(c) Grants.
(d) Health care professional prescription of opioid antagonists.
(e) Drug overdose response policy.

(20 ILCS 301/5-24)
Sec. 5-24. Opiate prescriptions; educational materials. The Department shall develop educational materials to educate holders of opiate prescriptions about the dangers of children and teens gaining access to these medications. The materials shall include information regarding the means by which the abuse of opiate prescriptions can lead to the illegal use of heroin. The Department shall also develop a method of distribution for such educational materials.

(Source: P.A. 99-480, eff. 9-9-15.)

(20 ILCS 301/5-25)
Sec. 5-25.
Eligibility for consideration for participation.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Act or rules promulgated under this
Act to the contrary, unless expressly prohibited by federal law or regulation,
all individuals, corporations, or other entities that provide treatment,
whether organized as for-profit or not-for-profit entities, shall be eligible
for consideration by the Department to participate in any program funded or
administered by the Department. This Section shall not apply to the receipt
of federal funds administered and transferred by the Department for services
when the federal government has specifically provided that those funds may be
received only by those entities organized as not-for-profit entities.

(Source: P.A. 89-392, eff. 8-20-95; 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)