Date	Chamber	Action
3/21/2025	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

410 ILCS 50/2.01

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.01

410 ILCS 50/3

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403

410 ILCS 50/3.1

from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Changes the definition of "patient". Specifies that each patient has the right to be informed of additional information. Adds a right of each patient to be treated with courtesy and respect, to have the patient's human and civil rights maintained, and to have the patient's basic human needs accommodated in a timely manner. Adds a right of each patient to have the patient's medical directives reviewed with the health care provider before any procedures are scheduled or decisions are made. Adds a right of each patient to continuity and coordination of care among and between all disciplines serving the patient's needs. Adds a right of each patient who receives services from an outside provider to be told the identity of the provider. Updates the right of each patient to privacy and confidentiality, adding that (1) the patient shall be given current information in writing concerning certain aspects of the patient's care, (2) the patient may opt out, either digitally or in writing, from certain sharing of health information, and (3) the patient shall not be denied access to care if opting out. Makes changes to provisions regarding experimental procedures. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/4/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
2/4/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/4/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/11/2025	Senate	Assigned to Public Health
3/4/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/21/2025	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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