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IL HB5476
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nicolle Grasse
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AI Summary
- Creates the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Act establishing minimum standards for community-based palliative care services for adults with serious illnesses outside hospital settings
- Requires the Department of Public Health to publish proposed rules by January 1, 2027, developed in consultation with provider groups, advocates, and stakeholders
- Mandates that community-based palliative care providers offer comprehensive services including pain management, advance care planning, behavioral health assessments, care coordination, and spiritual care through interdisciplinary teams
- Establishes penalties for non-compliance, including a minimum $1,001 fine for entities or individuals who falsely advertise palliative care services without meeting standards
- Directs the Department to establish a Palliative Care Public Awareness and Education Program and convene a work group 24 months after rule adoption to assess implementation barriers and access disparities
Legislative Description
PALLIATIVE CARE ACT
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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