HB0057

ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PERSON

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Illinois HB0057 amends the Essential Support Person Act to clarify definitions and expand the scope of facilities covered.

Illinois HB0057 amends the Essential Support Person Act by changing the definition of "Department" to include the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services for community-integrated living arrangements. It defines "facility" to include various types of care facilities, excluding hospitals. The bill also defines "essential support" as support that includes assistance with daily living and various forms of emotional and socialization support.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

3:30 PM

Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

9:00 AM

Mental Health & Addiction Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0037