All Roll Calls
Yes: 207 • No: 0
IllinoisSB2500104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
Sponsored By: Robert Peters (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentshealth and human servicesmental health & addiction
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Bill Overview
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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Less police, more clinical crisis response
Where mobile teams are available, police are not dispatched for mental health care unless a crime is suspected or someone faces immediate danger. If 9‑8‑8 cannot send help within set times, mobile service is treated as not available. Police generally do not ride along on mental health transports unless mobile staff ask; they can wait nearby and must not interfere. Police do not transport people for mental health care unless no other ride exists, the person asks and police agree, or state law requires it. The state gives police a way to request mobile teams and to dispatch mental health staff or medical transport for mental health emergencies. Mobile team staff have limited roles in involuntary commitment (reports and witness statements only, as law allows). These limits start on the earlier of when rollout conditions are met or July 1, 2025.
More community help during mental crises
In a mental health crisis, 9-1-1 and mobile teams aim to link you to community care and avoid jail or hospital when possible. On‑site care can be given when it fits, and referrals must consider wait lists and copays. Transportation is coordinated to the most integrated, least restrictive place that fits your choices. The state also offers a confidential advance care directions system that is non‑stigmatizing and available to people at all income levels; the state may delay it if no system meets these rules.
Statewide crisis line coordination and rollout
Illinois links 9-1-1, 9-8-8, and mobile mental health teams. Dispatchers get training to route calls to 9-8-8 when it fits. Agencies set call priority rules and maximum response times, and must respond in a time that fits the person’s needs. The state sets a shared protocol so mobile teams, police, fire, and ambulances can request help from each other. A statewide committee guides this work and recommends what data to track. Pilot testing ends by June 30, 2025; early implementations by June 30, 2026; all 9-1-1 centers by June 30, 2027. The law is already in effect, with these steps phasing in through 2027.
Stronger training and standards for mobile teams
Mobile mental health workers must be trained in de‑escalation, local services, respectful language, disability needs, commitment law, and culture. Programs include trainers with lived experience when available. The state sets who is qualified to be on teams and how peers can serve. Teams follow regional best practices and can help across EMS regions when that improves care. Teams must use clear rules before sending someone to an ER or hospital.
Schools still must provide required services
Services under this law do not replace what schools must provide. Schools still must deliver special education and related supports required by law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Anthony DeLuca
Democratic • House
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Mark L. Walker
Democratic • Senate
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 112 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass Health and Human Services;
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0155
8/1/2025SenateEffective Date August 1, 2025
8/1/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/1/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/20/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
5/22/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/22/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
5/22/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/1/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 018-000-000
5/1/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/30/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
4/28/2025HouseAssigned to Mental Health & Addiction Committee
4/17/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/9/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/9/2025HouseArrived in House
4/9/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
4/9/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Peters
4/9/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
4/9/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 011-000-000
4/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1