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type: "Bill"
title: "CONSUMER ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM"
description: "Creates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutional care treatment of individuals with mental disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse or addiction and to provide cost effective, community alternatives and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2013. Makes implementation of the Program dependent upon funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services such as a comprehensive evaluation that includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and potential for living in the community and work placement; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits the denial of program services because of age, sex, ethnic origin, marital status, ability to pay (except when contrary to law), degree of disability, or illness. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting the ability of individuals with a mental disorder to move from institutions to the most integrated community residence. Effective July 1, 2012."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "97th"
identifier: "HB 3893"
citation: "Illinois HB 3893 (97th)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 70
vote_count: 4
first_action: "2011-11-29"
last_action: "2012-08-24"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/5666feac-29ae-4e57-871a-78b1ac2ed0fa"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3893&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=62665&SessionID=84&GA=97"
source_hash: "acfa9f7e85f841f3f6da3f6d522b0344587800dacd9b75e779429707e45462ff"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---
# Illinois HB 3893 (97th) — CONSUMER ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM
Creates the Consumer Alternatives Program Act. Directs the Department of Human Services to implement the Consumer Alternatives Program to prevent or avoid the unnecessary institutional care treatment of individuals with mental disorders or a co-occurring disorder of mental illness and substance abuse or addiction and to provide cost effective, community alternatives and supports that enable these individuals to live successfully in the community. Requires implementation of the Program during fiscal year 2013. Makes implementation of the Program dependent upon funds appropriated by the General Assembly. Provides that participants in the program may receive certain services such as a comprehensive evaluation that includes an assessment of skills, abilities, and potential for living in the community and work placement; family or individual support services; case coordination services; and vocational training. Prohibits the denial of program services because of age, sex, ethnic origin, marital status, ability to pay (except when contrary to law), degree of disability, or illness. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to assist the Department of Human Services in developing housing assistance programs aimed at promoting the ability of individuals with a mental disorder to move from institutions to the most integrated community residence. Effective July 1, 2012.
## Version chain
The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.
1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700HB3893&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=62665&DocNum=3893&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700HB3893eng&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=62665&DocNum=3893&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09700HB3893enr&GA=97&SessionId=84&DocTypeId=HB&LegID=62665&DocNum=3893&GAID=11&Session=&print=true)
## Votes
- Concurrence — **1180** (pass) · lower
- Third Reading — **1140** (pass) · lower
- Concurrence — **1180** (pass) · lower
- Third Reading — **541** (pass) · upper
## Sponsors
- Dan Kotowski — cosponsor (person)
- Esther Golar — primary (person)
- Heather A. Steans — cosponsor (person)
- Ira I. Silverstein — cosponsor (person)
- Linda Holmes — cosponsor (person)
- William Delgado — cosponsor (person)
## Timeline
The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.
- **2011-11-29** Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar `filing`
- **2011-11-29** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2011-11-29** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-02-27** Assigned to Human Services Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-03-01** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar `amendment-introduction`
- **2012-03-01** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-03-05** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
- **2012-03-07** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2012-03-07** Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2012-03-07** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2012-03-22** House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar `amendment-introduction`
- **2012-03-22** House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-03-26** House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
- **2012-03-27** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2012-03-27** Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2012-03-27** House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 008-000-000 `committee-passage-favorable`
- **2012-03-28** House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote `amendment-passage`
- **2012-03-28** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2012-03-28** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2012-03-28** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
- **2012-03-28** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- **2012-03-28** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
- **2012-03-28** Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
- **2012-03-28** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
- **2012-03-28** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr.
- **2012-03-28** Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott E. Penny
- **2012-03-29** Arrive in Senate `introduction`
- **2012-03-29** Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading `reading-1`
- **2012-03-29** Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
- **2012-03-29** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2012-03-29** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2012-03-29** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
- **2012-04-24** Assigned to Human Services `referral-committee`
- **2012-04-24** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty `amendment-introduction`
- **2012-04-24** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2012-04-24** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. M. Maggie Crotty `amendment-introduction`
- **2012-04-24** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2012-04-30** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
- **2012-04-30** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
- **2012-05-01** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
- **2012-05-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services
- **2012-05-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Human Services
- **2012-05-01** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
- **2012-05-01** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
- **2012-05-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2012-05-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2012-05-01** Do Pass as Amended Human Services; 008-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2012-05-01** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2012
- **2012-05-02** Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- **2012-05-08** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2012-05-08** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 9, 2012
- **2012-05-15** Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
- **2012-05-15** Third Reading - Passed; 054-001-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2012-05-15** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2012-05-15** Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
- **2012-05-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Esther Golar
- **2012-05-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Esther Golar
- **2012-05-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-05-15** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-05-21** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Human Services Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-05-21** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Human Services Committee `referral-committee`
- **2012-05-31** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 008-000-000
- **2012-05-31** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 008-000-000
- **2012-05-31** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 118-000-000
- **2012-05-31** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 118-000-000
- **2012-05-31** Passed Both Houses
- **2012-06-29** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2012-08-24** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2012-08-24** Effective Date August 24, 2012
- **2012-08-24** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1061 `became-law`
## Source
OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/5666feac-29ae-4e57-871a-78b1ac2ed0fa`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).