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IL SB3722
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Koehler
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AI Summary
- Consolidates the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a single Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
- Updates statutory references across multiple Illinois Acts including the Substance Use Disorder Act, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, Illinois Public Aid Code, and County Jail Act to reflect the new division name
- Repeals three task force and advisory council Acts: the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act
- Eliminates provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to develop a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds under the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act
- Removes the 2-year pilot program requirement from the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act and repeals a COVID-19 public health emergency provision in the Illinois Public Aid Code
Legislative Description
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Behavioral and Mental Health2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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