HB4476

MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4476 mandates mental health facilities to document consumer engagement and attendance, and offer at least 15 hours of weekly treatment.

Illinois HB4476 amends the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013 to ensure mental health facilities provide comprehensive care. Facilities must document each consumer's program engagement and attendance in their clinical record, and prompt consumers to attend programming at least quarterly. Each consumer is to be offered at least 15 hours of treatment programming per week, tailored to their treatment plans. The bill also emphasizes the importance of person-centered planning, ensuring consumers are engaged in their care and treatment decisions. Effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Mental Health & Addiction Committee Hearing

Mar 20

10:00 AM

House Mental Health & Addiction Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

Jan 20

House

First Reading