HB4460

HOSPITALS-PATIENT TRANSFER

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4460 mandates hospitals to transfer patients to their requested health care facility, regardless of network affiliation.

HB4460 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require hospitals to transfer patients to their chosen health care facility upon request, irrespective of whether the facility is part of the hospital's network. This provision takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:30 PM

House Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 14

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel