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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Instructs the Department of Public Health to require a health care practitioner who is treating a patient diagnosed with epilepsy and at elevated risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient for epilepsy, other than a health care practitioner treating that patient in an emergency situation, to provide that patient with certain written information regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Requires the Department to provide that written information to health care practitioners and post the information on the Department's website. Requires the Department to ensure that the information is culturally and linguistically appropriate for all recipients. Allows a local or national organization that provides education or services related to epilepsy conditions to request that the Department include on its website the organization's informational material and contact information. Requires the Department to provide guidance to health care practitioners in determining whether a patient is at elevated risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Physician Assistance Practice Act to require licensees under the Acts to comply with the amendatory provisions in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law. Provides that certain licensees under the Acts who violate the amendatory provisions shall be issued a warning by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and shall suffer no further penalty or discipline for a first offense if the violation was not committed willfully or knowingly. Provides that certain licensees under the Acts who commit a subsequent violation of the amendatory provisions shall pay a civil penalty, as determined by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, of no more than $10,000 to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for each subsequent violation. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to develop and distribute written information to healthcare practitioners about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which is defined as sudden, unexpected death in someone with epilepsy, potentially without a seizure. Healthcare practitioners, such as physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are primarily responsible for treating epilepsy patients at elevated risk for SUDEP, must provide this information to their patients, except in emergency situations. The IDPH will also post this information on its website, ensuring it is culturally and linguistically appropriate, and will provide guidance to practitioners on identifying patients at elevated risk, considering factors like seizure frequency and response to treatment. Epilepsy organizations can request to have their educational materials and contact information included on the IDPH website. Furthermore, the bill amends the Medical Practice Act, Nurse Practice Act, and Physician Assistant Practice Act to ensure licensed professionals comply with these new requirements, with a warning issued for a first offense if the violation was not intentional, and a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026 (on 02/18/2026)
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