HB4580

HOSPITAL-RULES-NURSING HOMES

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4580 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require hospitals to notify patients of their discharge at least 24 hours in advance and to.

Illinois HB4580 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to enhance patient discharge procedures. Hospitals must notify patients at least 24 hours before discharge, providing them with information on their right to appeal. For patients transferring to long-term care facilities, hospitals must initiate criminal history background checks for those aged 18-70 under specific conditions. The Department of Public Health will supply hospitals with a list of licensed facilities to aid in discharge planning.

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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 25

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate