The Governor shall designate an agency to administer the protection and advocacy system for mentally ill persons, pursuant to the federal Protection and Advocacy of Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986. The agency shall be independent of any agency which provides disability-related services (other than advocacy services), including treatment, rehabilitation, guardianship or habilitation. The agency may receive and expend funds to protect and advocate the rights of mentally ill persons.
405 ILCS 45/1
Purpose
Known as the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Persons Act
The act spans §§ 405-45-0-01 to 405-45-4 (5 sections).
P.A. 85-623.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.