HB4924 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MENTAL HLTH-COURT JURISDICTION
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
405 ILCS 5/3-100  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-100
405 ILCS 5/3-811  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-811
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that the circuit court has jurisdiction over persons who are: (1) subject to involuntary admission on an inpatient basis; or (2) in need of treatment by psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy. Provides that no respondent who has pending felony charges may be ordered to undergo a program of hospitalization in a mental health facility operated by the Department of Human Services unless the Department agrees to the program of hospitalization. Removes provisions granting the circuit court jurisdiction, until January 1, 2030, over all persons subject to involuntary admission on an outpatient basis.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee