IL HB5094

Establishes the Behavioral Health Administrative Burden Task Force within the Office of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer to identify and reduce regulatory inefficiencies, duplicate requirements, and administrative barriers affecting behavioral health professionals.

Task Force shall analyze administrative burdens on behavioral health delivery by collecting data on paperwork requirements, engaging with providers and clients, and comparing documentation standards with other jurisdictions.

Task Force must develop recommendations for streamlining administrative processes including standardized forms, unified assessment requirements, interagency data sharing, and reduced reporting requirements while maintaining client safety and care quality.

Task Force shall prepare a comprehensive administrative burden reduction plan within one year of first meeting with short-term and long-term policy recommendations; State agencies must respond within 90 days with feasibility assessments.

Task Force comprised of at least 15 members including behavioral health providers, advocacy organizations, State agency representatives, and four legislative appointees; shall meet monthly beginning no later than 6 months after enactment.