HB4509

NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB4509 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to require follow-up visits and rescreening for residents with serious mental illness.

HB4509 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to mandate that individuals admitted to a nursing home with a serious mental illness diagnosis receive a follow-up visit within 60 days of admission and a resident review. Residents who stay in the facility for 90 days must be rescreened at the end of the 90-day period, at six months, and annually thereafter. The Department of Human Services must ensure there are no conflicts of interest for pre-admission screeners, with a rule allowing for waivers if necessary.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

3:30 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Feb 18

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 1

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

May 31

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen