A Illinois bill on care standards, signed into law. Takes effect January 1, 2027.
Official title NURSING HOME-MENTAL ILLNESS
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that all persons admitted to a nursing home facility with a diagnosis of serious mental illness shall receive a follow-up visit by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 60 days after admission (rather than just a follow-up visit within 60 days after admission). Provides that, after admission, any resident with a diagnosis of serious mental illness who experiences a specified significant change in physical or mental condition shall be referred by the nursing facility for a resident review by the Department of Human Services or its designee within 72 hours after the significant change.
Signed into law, as of 2026-07-30 · Latest action, 2026-07-30: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0659 · Passed the House 11-0
Sponsors (5)
- Nicolle Grasse Rep, Democrat
- David Koehler Sen, Democrat
- Mike Simmons Sen, Democrat
- Mary Edly-Allen Sen, Democrat
- Elgie Sims Sen, Democrat
How this lands across the state
Occupancy against the national average, the share of buildings already rated one or two stars, where the state's Medicaid rate sits against the rest of the country, and what an owner should be measuring before the date arrives.
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