HB2994

MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois HB2994 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act to expand access to mental health records.

Illinois HB2994 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act to expand who can access mental health records. The bill allows parents or guardians of minors involved in special education services, regardless of age, to inspect and copy records. It also permits the "designated representative" of a minor or student involved in special education services to access records. Additionally, the bill allows the personal representative under HIPAA, an attorney, and the guardian of a recipient who is 18 or older to inspect and copy records.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

115 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0263