HB2397

DOC-HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE

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Illinois HB2397 mandates annual reporting on hospice and palliative care for terminally ill prisoners.

Illinois HB2397, known as the Eddie Thomas Act, requires the Department of Corrections to publish an annual report on hospice and palliative care for terminally ill prisoners. The report must include demographic data, enrollment numbers, death statistics, policies, staffing details, and costs. The data must be anonymized to protect privacy. The report aims to provide transparency and improve end-of-life care for prisoners.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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19 Nay

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7 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

9:00 AM

Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

8:00 AM

Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0220