MEDICAL PATIENTS RIGHTS-FEES Senate SponsorsSen. Rachel Ventura 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 410 ILCS 50/8 newAmends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that, except as otherwise required by law, health care providers shall not charge a patient or require the payment of a fee for a missed or late appointment. Provides that nothing shall be construed to limit health care providers from developing and implementing any incentive program to encourage patient adherence to scheduled appointments. Provides that any health care provider that violates the provision is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined $500 per violation. 10/18/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura 10/18/2023SenateFirst Reading 10/18/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024 4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024 4/12/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024 4/19/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die