Bill Status of SB 1299   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  FACILITY-TRANSFER & DISCHARGE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford-Karina Villa-Willie Preston and Mike Simmons

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  5/9/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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 45/2-111from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4152-111
210 ILCS 45/3-305.6 new
210 ILCS 45/3-305.7 new
210 ILCS 45/3-401from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-401
210 ILCS 45/3-402from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-402
210 ILCS 45/3-404from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-404
210 ILCS 45/3-405from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-405
210 ILCS 45/3-411from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4153-411
210 ILCS 45/3-413from 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.

Senate 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 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  1/28/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/28/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/4/2025SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services
  2/19/2025SenatePostponed - Health and Human Services
  3/4/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  3/4/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/5/2025SenatePostponed - Health and Human Services
  3/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
  3/18/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
  3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
  4/3/2025SenateSecond Reading
  4/3/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
  4/8/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  4/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  5/9/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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