HB4039 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOPE ACT
Last Action

4/08/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Creates the Holistic Overdose Prevention and Equity Act. Creates the Harm Reduction Program Board, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall issue grants to harm reduction providers, with certain requirements. Establishes a Chief Harm Reduction Officer within the Department. Provides for a place-based approach to harm reduction pilot program. Provides for local government training and continuing education. Provides that naloxone shall be made readily available to all staff and individuals in prisons and jails, with certain requirements. Provides for medication for opioid use disorder and fentanyl testing. Restricts the use of abstinence-only or sobriety requirements to housing, with certain requirements. Limits home rule powers. Makes findings. Defines terms. Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Counties Code, the County Jail Act, the Unified Code of Corrections, the Hospital Licensing Act, and the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act to make conforming changes.
Actions

DateChamberAction
4/08/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
4/08/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/08/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/09/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/09/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
2/02/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar