Bill > HB2528

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to improve living conditions and resident rights in supportive living dementia care settings, with several key provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026. Starting that date, these facilities will be required to allow residents unrestricted access to sinks, microwaves, and refrigerators in their rooms, and must provide daily social and recreational programming at a time and location separate from meal services. For newly constructed facilities, the bill mandates minimum apartment sizes of 300 square feet for single-occupancy units and 450 square feet for double-occupancy units, with these measurements including closets and bathrooms. Each apartment must be equipped with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator, and the facility must provide a common area that is completely separate from the dining area. These requirements aim to enhance the independence, dignity, and quality of life for residents with dementia by providing more spacious, accessible, and personalized living spaces, and ensuring consistent opportunities for social engagement and recreational activities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2528&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104