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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Health Care Transparency Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall identify reproductive health care services, LGBTQ health care services, and end-of-life health care services that are or may be subject to denial of care for nonmedical reasons in the State and develop a clear and simple disclosure form for the purpose of conveying to patients and to the public which of the identified health care services are and are not generally available, are subject to restriction for nonmedical reasons, and are subject to restrictions on referral by each covered entity. Requires the Department to publish and maintain on its public-facing website a current list of covered entities and provide for public access to the disclosure form submitted by each covered entity; adopt rules implementing the Department's duties; and develop and administer to the public an education and awareness program regarding how denial of care may negatively impact health care access and quality, may be avoided, and affects vulnerable people and communities. Establishes disclosure requirements for covered entities. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Health Care Transparency Act, which requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and freestanding emergency centers in Illinois to disclose health care services they may refuse to provide for nonmedical reasons. Specifically, the Department of Public Health must identify and develop a clear disclosure form for reproductive health care services, LGBTQ health care services, and end-of-life health care services that might be restricted, such as abortion, contraception, gender-affirming care, and palliative care. By January 1, 2026, the Department will create a public website listing covered entities and their disclosure forms, allowing patients to understand what services might be unavailable at a particular health care facility. Covered entities must provide this disclosure form to patients during the informed consent process, helping patients make more informed decisions about their healthcare. The bill aims to address potential discrimination and ensure patients have complete information about available medical services, particularly for vulnerable populations. The legislation explicitly states that it does not authorize service restrictions and does not limit existing legal remedies for discrimination, and it prevents religious freedom laws from being used as a defense against its implementation.
Sponsors (7)
Omar Aquino (D)*,
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1679&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1679.htm |
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