House Sponsors: DAVIS,MONIQUE, MCGUIRE, SCULLY, BELLOCK, BROSNAHAN, COULSON, FRANKS, GARRETT, GILES, LAWFER, LYONS,JOSEPH, MITCHELL,BILL, MITCHELL,JERRY, MOFFITT, SAVIANO, SILVA AND TURNER,JOHN. Senate Sponsors: CLAYBORNE Short description: AGING-SR CTZN EXERCISE DISCOUN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that any entity in this State which receives public funding of any kind and which offers any type of exercise program or exercise equipment to the public is required to offer the program or the equipment at a discounted rate to persons 55 years of age and over. Provides that if no such entity is located in the local area of a person who is 55 years of age or over, the Department shall, subject to appropriation, offer a subsidy to any other entity in the local area which provides an exercise program or exercise equipment to a person who is 55 years of age or over at a discounted rate. Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department on Aging) There would also be additional requirement and a fiscal impact on other entities of gov't who provide funding for fitness activities or equipment. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that the Department on Aging encourages senior citizens throughout the State to participate in exercise and fitness programs and to visit a physician before beginning or changing any exercise or fitness routines. Provides that the Department shall encourage the area agencies on aging to provide grants, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, to local senior centers for the exercise and fitness needs of seniors. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status