HB4563 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to modify definitions and requirements for facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act.

• Changes terminology from "MR/DD" to "ID/DD" (Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability) throughout the Act.

• Allows facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act to reduce the number of beds without requiring a permit, but requires 30 days' written notice to the Board and Department of Human Services; a total reduction of all beds constitutes facility closure.

• Establishes that annual reports for ID/DD Community Care Act facilities shall differ from other health care facilities and requires the Board to consult with representative associations when developing these facility-specific reports.

• Limits denial of permits for ID/DD Community Care Act and Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act facilities based on prior operator history to specific violations outlined in their respective licensing acts.