All Roll Calls
Yes: 356 • No: 0
IllinoisHB2994104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS
Sponsored By: Michelle Mussman (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Fix errors and track requests in records
Beginning January 1, 2024, anyone allowed to see a record may add a written note about disputed or new facts. That note must be put in the record and sent with any disclosure of the disputed part. You can ask to correct errors; if refused, you can ask a court to order the change. Custodians must log each access or change request and what they did.
Who can see your mental health records
Beginning January 1, 2024, the law sets clear rules on who can see and copy mental health records. Parents of children under 12 can see records, and anyone 12 or older can see their own. For ages 12–17, a parent can see records only if the child is told and does not object, or if the therapist sees no compelling reason to deny; a parent denied access can ask a court. Guardians, court‑ordered attorneys for minors, HIPAA personal reps, agents named in a power of attorney or treatment declaration, special education designees, and court‑placed caregivers can get records when authorized. Parents of 12–17-year-olds may always ask providers about current condition, diagnosis, treatment, services, and medication. Custodians must give free help explaining records to anyone under 18 and cannot limit access if that help is refused. This law does not change school student‑record rules or IDEA rights.
Copy fees and one free copy for low-income
Beginning January 1, 2024, custodians may charge a reasonable fee to copy mental health records. One free copy is required for an indigent person who asks in writing. The free copy can also go to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission or a nonprofit legal aid group with the person’s written permission.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democratic • Senate
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/30/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 4/10/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 111 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 20 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 19 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0263
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-000-000
5/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michelle Mussman
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/23/2025HouseArrived in House
5/23/2025HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/8/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Education; 015-000-000
5/7/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/6/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
5/2/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
4/30/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
4/29/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1