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IL HB5129

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ugaste

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to require physicians, clinical psychologists, and qualified examiners to notify the Department of Human Services within 24 hours when they determine a person poses a clear and present danger to themselves or others.

  • Requires law enforcement officials and school administrators to notify both the Illinois State Police and the appropriate local law enforcement agency within 24 hours of making such a determination.

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to immediately update its records and notify the Illinois State Police in a prescribed manner regarding individuals determined to pose clear and present danger.

  • Protects the confidentiality of disclosed information and restricts its use to purposes specified in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, with the reporter's identity kept confidential.

  • Provides immunity from criminal, civil, and professional liability for those making or not making notifications, except for willful or wanton misconduct; exempts law enforcement officials if notification would interfere with ongoing criminal investigations.

Legislative Description

MENTAL HEALTH-DANGER NOTICE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024
Mental Health & Addiction3/5/2024
Rules2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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