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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Provides that the Health Facilities and Services Review Board may review the applicable criteria in the consideration of any application for an exemption submitted under the Act. Provides that, upon review and consideration, the State Board may approve, deny, or defer for additional information an application for a Certificate of Need or Certificate of Exemption. Makes changes in provisions concerning administrative hearings; powers and duties of State Board; powers of the State Board staff; and review and investigation of applications for permits.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to grant the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (State Board) the authority to review the criteria used when considering applications for exemptions, and to approve, deny, or defer these applications for more information, similar to how they handle applications for a Certificate of Need (Permit). The bill also clarifies definitions, such as "Certificate of Need" or "permit" and "Certificate of Exemption" or "exemption," and makes changes to administrative hearing procedures, the powers of the State Board and its staff, and the review and investigation of applications for permits and exemptions, aiming to ensure orderly health care facility development and access to essential health services.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2026)
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