Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 2371: DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that no provision of the Illinois Insurance Code, or any other law, prohibits assignability rights to an insured under any policy of dental insurance (in addition to accident and health insurance). Provides that if an enrollee or insured of an insurer, health maintenance organization, managed care plan, health care plan, preferred provider organization, dental service plan corporation, dental insurer, or third party administrator assigns a claim to a health care professional, or health care facility, a dental care provider, or a dental care facility, then payment shall be made directly to the health care professional, or health care facility, dental care provider, or dental care facility, including any required interest. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows dental insurance claim assignment, improving patient access to dental services by enabling direct payment to providers, strengthening coverage access within healthcare.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5193: EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning when EMS personnel may contact Online Medical Control or an EMS Medical Director or Emergency Communications Registered Nurse to request bypass or diversion of the closest emergency department and request transport to the closest or appropriate EMS System-approved mental health facility, removes the requirement that the patient must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barrier for EMS to divert patients to mental health facilities regardless of drug/alcohol use, improving access to mental health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4982: PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pharmacies to display Suicide Lifeline information, increasing access to mental health crisis support services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4934: VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a decal to be issued for sickle cell anemia awareness. Provides that a $25 fee for original issuance shall be paid with $10 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that a $25 fee for renewal shall be paid with $23 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund, from which all money shall be paid as grants to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund from fees, directing $10/$23 to health awareness funding, supporting condition-specific health initiatives.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5446: EMS-RURAL STAFFING-PART-TIME

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall allow for an alternative rural staffing model for vehicle service providers that serve a rural or semi-rural population of 10,000 or fewer inhabitants and exclusively use volunteers, paid-on-call, or part-time employees, or a combination thereof (now, the use of part-time employees is not an option). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows flexible rural EMS staffing (part-time/volunteers), improving access to emergency healthcare services in underserved areas with 10k population or less.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5494: STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Replaces references to Primary Stroke Centers with Stroke Centers. Provides that a hospital that no longer meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for Stroke Centers, loses its Stroke Center certification, or has any change to its designation level shall notify the Department of Public Health and the Regional EMS Advisory Committee within 5 business days. Requires the Department to consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee for the adoption or deletion of approved stroke designation levels. Provides that the approved stroke designation levels shall coincide with the stroke designation levels recognized by Department-approved certifying bodies. Requires the Department to establish reporting requirements for designated Stroke Centers to capture information using new or existing electronic reporting tools for statewide data collection and certification purposes. Removes provisions concerning previous Stroke Center designations. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to maintain evidence-based stroke center standards and notify authorities of changes, ensuring quality care continuity and accountability in stroke services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4698: MEDICAL PRACTICE-FEE SPLITTING

Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. In provisions concerning an exception to the prohibition on fee splitting for billing, administrative preparation, or collection services, requires any charges for multiple in-network services during the same appointment, including, but not limited to, an office visit that was added to a physical exam, to be disclosed to the patient during the appointment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of multi-service charges during appointments, protecting patient rights and transparency in healthcare billing practices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4793: PHARMACIST DISPENSING ABILITY

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that a pharmacist who is exercising his or her professional judgment may add missing non-pharmaceutical devices or durable medical equipment that aid in the appropriate clinical usage of a medication or in achieving a positive therapeutic outcome to a prescription. Provides that a pharmacist may complete missing information on a prescription if there is evidence to support the change. Requires any adaptations to a prescription to be documented in the patient's record. In provisions concerning the distribution of a prescription drug for less than its fair market value, provides that it shall be unlawful to require a pharmacist or pharmacy to dispense a prescription drug for less than its fair market value, including the cost of dispensing. Provides that a payor that reimburses a pharmacy for less than fair market value, including the cost of dispensing, shall not be able to include the pharmacy toward any network adequacy requirements and shall not be deemed in compliance with any willing provider provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows pharmacists to add necessary devices/equipment to prescriptions, improving patient access and therapeutic outcomes per bill's clinical usage focus.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 31, 2026

SB 2762: INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual plan of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for medically prescribed seizure detection devices. Requires all covered seizure detection devices to be approved for use by individuals, and for the choice of device to be made based upon the individual's circumstances and medical needs in consultation with the individual's medical provider. Sets forth provisions prohibiting prior authorization and cost-sharing, as specified. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code to require coverage under the provisions of those Acts. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically prescribed seizure detection devices, expanding health coverage access for patients with seizure conditions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 30, 2026

HB 4509: NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Replaces provisions concerning serious mental illness rescreening. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission and shall receive a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee promptly after a significant change in the resident's physical or mental condition. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall ensure there are no conflicts of interest for pre-admission screeners.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 60-day follow-up visits and resident reviews for serious mental illness in nursing homes, ensuring timely mental health care access and protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare