All Roll Calls
Yes: 180 • No: 0
IllinoisHB1597104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
Sponsored By: Anne Stava (Democratic)
Became Law
human servicesassignmentshealth and human services
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger right to return for residents
Beginning January 1, 2026, if the Department denies a discharge or transfer, it issues a written denial. When the denial is for failing to readmit after a hospital stay or absence, the Department orders immediate readmission. The facility must comply. If it refuses, it is fined $2,500 per occurrence. After readmission, the facility must tell the Department within 10 business days, send required documents, and reassess care needs to update the plan.
Shorter discharge notice, stronger appeal pause
Beginning January 1, 2026, facilities must give at least 21 days’ written notice before an involuntary discharge, not 30. Emergency or safety moves can still happen faster. If you request a hearing in time, the discharge is paused until the hearing or appeal ends, unless an emergency or safety reason arises. Even after an authorized discharge, you cannot be required to leave before day 34 after notice or day 10 after the decision, whichever is later.
Doctor-led assessments and service plans
Beginning January 1, 2026, a doctor must complete a full assessment before admission to assisted living or shared housing. Residents are reassessed each year and after a big change, including new Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The Department may require more frequent skin and nutrition checks by rule. A written service plan must reflect your preferences and be given to you or your representative on request.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass Health and Human Services;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 4/7/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 102 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/7/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
4/30/2025SenateDo Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
4/30/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
4/25/2025HouseAssigned to Health and Human Services
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025
4/8/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/8/2025SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/7/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
4/7/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
3/19/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced