HB1626

HOSPITALS-FENTANYL TESTING

Introduced·1/23/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1626 mandates hospitals to include fentanyl testing in urine screenings for patients and report positive results to the Department of.

HB1626 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require hospitals to test for fentanyl in urine screenings when diagnosing patients. If fentanyl is detected, hospitals must report the deidentified results to the Department of Public Health through the State-designated health information exchange. The bill does not apply to hospitals without chemical analyzer equipment and preserves existing laws providing immunity to individuals in need of medical assistance after using drugs or alcohol.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

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

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee