IllinoisHB2877104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

HOSPICE PROGRAM BOARD REPORT

Sponsored By: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic)

Became Law

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Board review required for hospice rules

The Department must get the Board’s advice on all hospice and palliative care duties and rules. Any rule proposed on or after the amendatory law’s effective date is void if adopted without Board advice, except for emergency rules under Section 5-45. If the Department does not follow the Board’s advice, it must send written reasons before adopting the rule. The Board must review the rule’s economic and regulatory impact. If the Board does not advise within 90 days after being asked, the rule is treated as acted on.

New hospice and palliative care board

The law creates a Hospice and Palliative Care Advisory Board. The state health director chairs the board but does not vote. Members include one doctor, one nurse, four hospice program nominees, two public members with no hospice ties, one consumer advocate, and nonvoting reps from three state agencies. The board meets at least four times a year; the chair must call a meeting if four members ask. A member may send a replacement with a letter if the replacement represents the same interests. Initial terms are staggered: four for 2 years, four for 3 years, and five for 4 years; after that, all terms are 4 years, and vacancies serve the rest of the term. Board members get paid back for actual expenses. The board also reviews pediatric palliative care issues under the Pediatric Palliative Care Act.

Palliative care report due in 2026

The Board must send a report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. It must include data on the need for and availability of hospice and palliative care in Illinois. It must show the value of non-hospice adult palliative care. It must give evidence-based education plans for providers and the public. It must also recommend state standards for adult palliative care.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Health and Human Services;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 111 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee;