HB4868

NURSING HOME-INCIDENT REPORT

Final Passage·5/28/26

Illinois HB4868 mandates nursing homes to report incidents or accidents resulting in resident harm or immediate medical attention to the Department.

Illinois HB4868 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to require nursing homes to report incidents or accidents that cause significant harm or require immediate medical attention to the Department of Public Health. Facilities must notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours or by the end of the next business day. Additionally, a narrative summary of each incident must be sent to the Department within five days. This ensures timely and detailed reporting of serious incidents in nursing homes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 27

8:00 AM

House Human Services Committee Hearing

May 5

3:30 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 25

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

May 28

House

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 113-000-000