HB1597 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 9/10  
210 ILCS 9/15  
210 ILCS 9/75  
210 ILCS 9/80  
210 ILCS 9/90  
210 ILCS 9/95  
210 ILCS 45/1-114.005  
210 ILCS 45/2-111  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-111
210 ILCS 45/3-305.6 new  
210 ILCS 45/3-305.7 new  
210 ILCS 45/3-401  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-401
210 ILCS 45/3-402  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-402
210 ILCS 45/3-404  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-404
210 ILCS 45/3-405  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-405
210 ILCS 45/3-411  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-411
210 ILCS 45/3-413  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-413
210 ILCS 45/3-413.1 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Removes provisions that required the Department of Public Health to consider an order from an administrative law judge and steps the facility took to safely care for the resident when considering whether a violation occurred. In provisions concerning the ordered readmission of a patient, provides that, if a resident whose readmission was ordered by the Department engages in conduct similar to that which led to the resident's involuntary discharge and for which the facility documented concerns, the Department shall take into account the required notice provided by the facility in considering whether to impose a fine. Changes the effective date to January 1, 2026 (instead of an immediate effective date).
Actions
DateChamberAction
01/22/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
01/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
01/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
02/18/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
03/05/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
03/11/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
03/19/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
03/19/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
03/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/07/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
04/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
04/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
04/08/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2025
04/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
04/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/23/2025SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services
04/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
04/30/2025SenateDo Pass Health and Human Services; 008-000-000
04/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
05/07/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/07/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
05/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
05/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
05/22/2025HousePassed Both Houses
06/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0191