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IllinoisHB1712104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

DPH-POLST TRAINING

Sponsored By: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic)

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4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Advance directive info and Spanish forms

The health department prepares and posts a plain summary of Illinois advance directive law. The summary includes the state POLST form. It also posts Spanish versions of the Living Will, the Health Care Power of Attorney, the Mental Health Treatment declaration, the summary, and the POLST form. These materials may be online only.

Standard state POLST form and e-signing

The health department develops and publishes a single, uniform POLST form that meets national rules. It can be created, signed, and revoked electronically using secure, technology‑neutral systems that meet digital signature or medical record standards. This does not replace a doctor's power to issue a do‑not‑resuscitate order. The department must publish the updated form reflecting this law by January 1, 2015.

Study for statewide advance‑directive registry

The health department studies whether Illinois should create a statewide registry for advance directives and POLST forms. The registry would let residents submit forms and let providers find them quickly when giving care. The study is done with many stakeholder groups. The department must file the study with the General Assembly by January 1, 2021.

Yearly POLST training for nursing homes

The health department approves and posts POLST training and offers easy, yearly training. Training is available to staff and contractors at licensed intermediate and skilled nursing facilities. It is also available to other health care providers who use the POLST form. The goal is informed choices and accurate forms.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Briel

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Cristina Castro

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Julie A. Morrison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Michael J. Kelly

    Democratic • House

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 147 • No: 43

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 76 • No: 40

House vote • 3/13/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Health Committee;

Yes: 6 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0051

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/17/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  10. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

    4/29/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

    4/29/2025Senate

  13. Assigned to Judiciary

    4/23/2025Senate

  14. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2025Senate

  15. First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  16. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

    4/14/2025Senate

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

    4/14/2025House

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025

    4/9/2025Senate

  19. Arrive in Senate

    4/9/2025Senate

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

    4/9/2025House

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    4/9/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

    4/9/2025House

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

    4/9/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    4/9/2025House

  25. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-040-000

    4/9/2025House

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