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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
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 creates the Health Care Transparency Act, which requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to address potential denials of care for nonmedical reasons in specific health care service areas. The bill mandates that hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and freestanding emergency centers identify and disclose services they may restrict or refuse, particularly in reproductive health, LGBTQ health care, and end-of-life care. By January 1, 2026, the Department must develop a clear disclosure form that explains which health care services are available, restricted, or potentially denied at each covered entity. Covered entities will be required to provide this disclosure form to patients during the informed consent process, ensuring patients have complete information about potential service limitations before receiving care. The bill aims to protect patient rights by increasing transparency, preventing discrimination, and helping patients make fully informed healthcare decisions. The Department will also develop an education program to raise awareness about how denials of care can negatively impact healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that existing religious freedom laws cannot be used to challenge its implementation, and compliance with the act does not reduce potential liability for improper service restrictions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Dee Avelar (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2904&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2904.htm |
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