# Illinois HB5505: CAREGIVER EMPOWERMENT

Illinois HB5505, CAREGIVER EMPOWERMENT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5505
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: CAREGIVER EMPOWERMENT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: human services
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that the Department on Aging shall require all provider agencies to administer annual enhanced training for all covered aides regarding all of the following: (1) ethical boundaries and conflicts of interest; (2) the fiduciary duties of an agent under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act; and (3) recognizing and reporting signs of financial exploitation and self-neglect. Provides that a covered aide shall not serve as the agent for a program participant in the Community Care Program unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) the family caregiver discloses the dual role in writing to the provider agency and the Department; (2) the participant undergoes a cognitive capacity assessment by a qualified physician or clinical psychologist confirming the participant understands the dual role and, if the participant lacks capacity, the dual role is permitted only if the agency designation was executed prior to the loss of capacity; and (3) the family caregiver agrees to comply with an administrative oversight mechanism. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Provides that a covered aide operating as an agent carries an enhanced duty to report. Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Allows a covered aide to serve as a health care agent for a program participant in the Community Care Program if the requirements of the Illinois Act on the Aging are met.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic), House

## Actions (5)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-04: Assigned to Human Services Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5505.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/10400HB5505.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-HB5505-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).