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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, upon request by a patient, a hospital must transfer the patient to the requested health care facility, regardless of whether the facility is part of the hospital's health care network. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Hospital Licensing Act, which sets standards for hospitals in Illinois, by adding a new section that requires hospitals to transfer a patient to any healthcare facility the patient requests, even if that facility is not affiliated with the hospital's own network of healthcare providers. This change is effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee Hearing (16:00:00 2/24/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building) (on 02/24/2026)
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