IL HB5557

Prohibits electroconvulsive therapy from being administered as emergency treatment under Section 2-107, restricting it to court-authorized administration under Section 2-107.1.

Limits emergency psychotropic medication administration to 24 hours initially, with redetermination required every 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours without court petition.

Requires written advisements about treatment side effects, risks, benefits, and alternatives to be provided to recipients and substitute decision makers as soon as the recipient's condition permits.

Removes references to electroconvulsive therapy from emergency treatment provisions throughout the statute, including provisions for facilities subject to the Nursing Home Care Act and related licensing requirements.

Mandates annual training for all physicians and registered nurses in state-operated mental health facilities on appropriate use of emergency psychotropic medication administration.