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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2025
08/01/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish an Illinois Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) program that is family-driven, youth-guided, and trauma-informed, and includes youth and family involvement in all aspects of care planning. Requires the Department to submit a State Plan Amendment, by January 1, 2026, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to establish coverage of federally authorized, medically necessary inpatient psychiatric services delivered by a certified PRTF to medical assistance beneficiaries under 21 years of age. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement the PRTF program that at a minimum shall include: (i) certification and participation requirements for PRTF providers in compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and policies; (ii) monitoring and oversight of PRTF services; (iii) a limit on allowable beds at any one PRTF, not to exceed 40 total beds; and other matters. Requires the Department to establish, and update as needed, a methodology for completing a statewide PRTF capacity analysis for the purposes of identifying capacity needs for PRTF services under the Illinois Medical Assistance Program. Requires the Department to establish a PRTF Advisory Committee responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on the Department's policies and implementations of the PRTF program. Requires the Department to publish on its website counts of reported emergency safety interventions and serious occurrences by State fiscal year and quarter. Makes conforming changes to the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013, the Child Care Act of 1969, and other various Acts. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Act, which establishes a comprehensive program to provide specialized mental health services for youth under 21 years old. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services will develop a family-driven, youth-guided, and trauma-informed program that includes establishing certification requirements for PRTF providers, with a maximum of 40 beds per facility. By January 1, 2026, the Department must submit a State Plan Amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover medically necessary inpatient psychiatric services. The bill requires providers to meet strict certification standards, including accreditation from recognized organizations and compliance with federal regulations. A PRTF Advisory Committee will be established to provide guidance, consisting of state agency representatives and external stakeholders. The bill also mandates a statewide capacity analysis to identify service needs and requires the Department to publish reports on emergency safety interventions and serious occurrences. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to several existing healthcare-related acts to clarify the definition and status of psychiatric residential treatment facilities. The legislation aims to improve mental health services for young people by creating a structured, comprehensive approach to psychiatric residential treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Laura Fine (D)*,
Lindsey LaPointe (D)*,
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0147 (on 08/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2421&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2421enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2421eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2421.htm |
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