HB2555

FAMILY HOME HEALTH AIDES ACT

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a Family Home Health Aide Program to train family caregivers in providing home health services to relatives.

The Illinois Support for Family Home Health Aides and Caregivers Act creates a program to train family caregivers as home health aides. Caregivers must complete state-approved training and meet certification requirements to provide services. The program aims to supplement home health and private duty nursing services, particularly for medically fragile individuals. Services include activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

8:00 AM

Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Apr 9, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee