IllinoisHB4701104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT

Sponsored By: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Creates the Limitations on Facility Fees Act. Provides that no health care provider shall charge, bill, or collect a facility fee, except for: (i) services provided on a hospital's campus; (ii) services provided at a facility that includes a licensed hospital emergency department; or (iii) emergency services provided at a freestanding emergency center. Provides that, except as specified, no health care provider shall charge, bill, or collect a facility fee for: (i) outpatient evaluation and management services; or (ii) any other outpatient, diagnostic, or imaging services identified by the Department of Public Health. Requires the Department to annually identify services subject to the limitations on specified facility fees that may reliably be provided safely and effectively in settings other than hospitals. Sets forth provisions concerning reporting, rulemaking, and enforcement of the Act. Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act to make a conforming change. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that any person who violates the Limitations on Facility Fees Act commits an unlawful practice.

health care availability & accessibility

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Briel

    Democratic • House

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Didech

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Jawaharial Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Justin Cochran

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Margaret A. DeLaRosa

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie A. Manley

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

  • Sonya M. Harper

    Democratic • House

  • Sue Scherer

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

  • William "Will" Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 21 • No: 5

House vote 4/14/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee;

Yes: 8 • No: 5

House vote 3/18/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    4/17/2026House
  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    4/17/2026House
  3. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 008-005-000

    4/14/2026House
  4. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee

    4/14/2026House
  5. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

    4/13/2026House
  6. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

    4/13/2026House
  7. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/10/2026House
  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/10/2026House
  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

    4/9/2026House
  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

    4/9/2026House
  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

    4/9/2026House
  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

    4/9/2026House
  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

    4/9/2026House
  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

    4/9/2026House
  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

    4/9/2026House
  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

    4/9/2026House
  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

    4/9/2026House
  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

    4/9/2026House
  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

    4/9/2026House
  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    4/9/2026House
  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

    4/9/2026House
  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

    4/9/2026House
  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

    4/9/2026House
  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

    4/9/2026House
  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

    4/9/2026House

Bill Text

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

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