IL HB4949

Establishes that violations of the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act constitute unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, with enforcement authority granted to the Attorney General and State's Attorneys, excluding hospitals and hospital affiliates.

Amends the Medical Practice Act to prohibit physicians from dividing professional fees in exchange for referrals, with limited exceptions for joint practices, billing services at fair market value, and authorized business entities.

Prohibits misleading advertising or promotion that misrepresents the need to seek mental health or substance use disorder treatment outside of Illinois.

Requires mental health and substance use disorder treatment marketing materials directed to Illinois residents to disclose the facility's physical address, Illinois licensure status, in-state locations, insurance coverage, network status, and information about free or reduced-cost treatment available in Illinois.

Makes it unlawful to refer patients to mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs in exchange for fees, revenue percentages, or remuneration based on referral volume, excluding insurance companies, HMOs, and licensed hospitals and hospital affiliates.