Illinois House Bill 1597
Session 104th
Facility-Transfer & Discharge
Became Law
Became Law on Aug 15, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1597
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Anne Stava
grade
Primary
Motion Text
Third Reading
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Summary
Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Makes changes to assessments for admission to establishments and service plan requirements. Requires an establishment to notify the resident and the resident's representative when there is a significant change in the resident's condition that affects the establishment's ability to meet the resident's needs. Prohibits an establishment from terminating or reducing any service without the consent of the resident or the resident's representative for the purpose of making it more difficult or impossible for the resident to remain in the establishment. Adds new requirements for establishments and the Department of Public Health regarding the involuntary termination of residency. Provides that a resident has the right to not be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Prohibits a resident from being transferred or discharged in violation of the Act. Provides that a resident has the right not to be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Provides for the assessment of a $2,500 fine for a facility that fails to comply with an order to readmit a resident who wishes to return to the facility and is appropriate for that level of care and services provided. Requires a facility that complies with an order to readmit a resident that has been deemed to have been unlawfully discharged to notify the Department within 10 business days after the resident has been readmitted to the facility. Provides that a facility may involuntarily transfer or discharge a resident because the facility is unable to meet the medical needs of the resident, as documented in the resident's clinical record by the resident's physician. Provides that the Department maintains jurisdiction over the transfer or discharge irrespective of the timing of the notice and discharge. Provides that if the Department determines that a transfer or discharge is not authorized, then the Department shall issue a written decision stating that the transfer or discharge is denied. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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08/15/2025
House
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191
08/15/2025
House
Effective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025
House
Governor Approved
06/20/2025
House
Sent to the Governor
05/22/2025
House
Passed Both Houses
05/22/2025
Senate
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
05/20/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
05/07/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
05/07/2025
Senate
Second Reading
04/30/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
04/30/2025
Senate
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
04/25/2025
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
04/23/2025
Senate
Assigned to Health and Human Services
04/14/2025
Senate
Referred to Assignments
04/14/2025
Senate
First Reading
04/14/2025
Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
04/08/2025
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025
04/08/2025
Senate
Arrive in Senate
04/07/2025
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
04/07/2025
House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
04/07/2025
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
03/26/2025
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
03/19/2025
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/19/2025
House
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
03/19/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
03/11/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
03/05/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/05/2025
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava
02/18/2025
House
Assigned to Human Services Committee
01/28/2025
House
Referred to Rules Committee
01/28/2025
House
First Reading
01/22/2025
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava
Sources
IL Legislature
Record Created
Jan 28, 2025 10:53:21 PM
Record Updated
Oct 9, 2025 12:55:25 PM