HB1301

RURAL HOSPITAL TASK FORCE

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Rural Hospital Task Force to investigate rural hospital closures and recommend solutions.

The Rural Hospital Task Force Act creates a task force within the Illinois Department of Public Health. The task force aims to investigate the current state of rural hospitals and provide recommendations to prevent further closures and potentially expand services. The task force is composed of nine members, including representatives from the General Assembly, state agencies, and healthcare associations. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly before January 1, 2027, after which the task force will be dissolved and the act repealed.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Health Committee Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Health Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 26, 2025

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 26, 2025

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate