# Illinois HB2871: MEDICAID-TARDIVE DYSKINESIA

Illinois HB2871, MEDICAID-TARDIVE DYSKINESIA, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2025-04-11 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB2871
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: MEDICAID-TARDIVE DYSKINESIA
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-05
- Last action: 2025-04-11, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: appropriations-health and human services
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to develop, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health, recommended screening guidelines for tardive dyskinesia for providers serving patients prescribed antipsychotic medications under the medical assistance program in State-operated residential facilities and community-based settings. Provides that the recommended screening guidelines shall be based on current, nationally accepted, evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of tardive dyskinesia, and shall include structured assessment tools, which can be both quantitative and qualitative. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, to develop communication strategies and educational materials to be offered to health care providers regarding tardive dyskinesia, the recommended screening guidelines, and any subsequent revisions. Provides that in developing the information to be disseminated, the Departments of Healthcare and Family Services, Human Services, and Public Health shall consult with a statewide association representing physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches and a statewide association representing psychiatrists.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House

## Actions (8)

- 2025-04-11: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-04-07: Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 11, 2025 (House)
- 2025-04-07: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-04: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-05: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2871.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2871.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2871-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).