IL HB4278

Defines "infectious disease" as diseases caused by pathogens with significant mortality rates among elderly or vulnerable populations, including influenza, Legionnaires' disease, and pneumonia.

Requires Veterans Home administrators to notify residents and emergency contacts within 24 hours of learning that 2 or more residents have been diagnosed with an infectious disease within one month.

Mandates posting notification of infectious disease incidents in a conspicuous place near the main entrance of the Veterans Home and providing written notification to the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Public Health.

Requires ongoing written notifications to residents about updates on the infectious disease and available options for residents.

Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Department of Public Health to post notifications on their websites by the end of the next business day after receiving notification.