IL SB0182

Removes living wills and healthcare powers of attorney from the Electronic Commerce Security Act's exemptions, allowing these documents to be created, signed, and revoked electronically using secure digital signature systems.

Permits electronic creation, signing, and revocation of advance directives including living wills, mental health treatment declarations, and POLST forms using technology-neutral systems with unique user identifiers meeting Hospital Licensing Act standards.

Requires the Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of creating a statewide registry of advance directives and POLST forms by January 1, 2021, to make forms available to healthcare providers in a timely manner.

Authorizes the Department of Public Health to develop a uniform Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form for use across all healthcare settings in consultation with medical organizations and healthcare providers.

Adds penalties for falsifying health care documents or entering information in electronic systems under another person's identity, including potential prosecution for involuntary manslaughter if such actions result in improper withholding of life-sustaining treatment.