IllinoisHB5027104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Sponsored By: Michael Crawford (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.

human services

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote 3/19/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    4/17/2026House
  2. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/7/2026House
  4. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/19/2026House
  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000

    3/19/2026House
  6. Assigned to Human Services Committee

    2/24/2026House
  7. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/10/2026House
  8. First Reading

    2/10/2026House
  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford

    2/4/2026House

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