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IL HB5466

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Camille Lilly

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program Act to modify eligibility requirements for loan repayment assistance
  • Requires initial applicants to be currently working as a behavioral health professional in a community mental health center at the time of application
  • Renewal applicants must be employed at a community mental health center, behavioral health clinic, substance use treatment center, or State-operated psychiatric hospital in an underserved or rural Mental Health Professional Shortage Area
  • Renewal applicants must provide evidence of continuous employment for the 12 months preceding their renewal application
  • Defines "behavioral health professional" as someone engaged in delivering behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment or services; effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE LOAN

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2026

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