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IL HB4461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Briel

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits hospitals from filing for or being granted liens on a patient's primary residence or any other real property when pursuing legal action for unpaid medical debt
  • Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act (210 ILCS 88/30) to add new protections for patients facing hospital collection actions
  • Applies to all legal actions initiated against patients for medical debt, regardless of insurance status
  • Introduced by Rep. Amy Briel in the 104th General Assembly
  • Effective January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

HOSPITAL COLLECTION LIENS

Last Action

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Civil2/11/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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