IL SB1298 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-5)
Status: Passed on July 31 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-07-31 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0222
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable Act. Provides that after a patient is admitted as an inpatient into a hospital and before the patient is discharged or transferred, the hospital shall provide the patient or the patient's legal representative with an opportunity to designate a caregiver. Provides that the hospital shall document the patient's designation of a caregiver. Requires the hospital to notify the patient's designated caregiver prior to the patient's discharge or transfer, unless the patient indicates that he or she does not want the designated caregiver to be notified. Requires the hospital to consult with the designated caregiver and issue a discharge plan that contains certain information. Provides that the hospital issuing the discharge plan shall make an effort to provide or arrange for the designated caregiver to receive instructions in the after-care assistance tasks described in the discharge plan. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid health care directive and shall not be construed to create a private right of action against certain individuals and entities. Contains other provisions. Effective 180 days after becoming law.

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Title

HOSPITAL DISCHARGE-CAREGIVERS

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-05-13 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 116 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-26 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 51 N: 0 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-31SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0222
2015-07-31SenateEffective Date January 27, 2016
2015-07-31SenateGovernor Approved
2015-06-11SenateSent to the Governor
2015-05-13SenatePassed Both Houses
2015-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
2015-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente
2015-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
2015-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
2015-05-13HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
2015-05-06HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares
2015-05-06HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2015-05-06HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2015-04-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
2015-04-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick
2015-04-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
2015-04-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy
2015-04-29HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace
2015-04-29HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2015-04-28HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 013-000-000
2015-04-20HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
2015-04-14HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2015-04-14HouseFirst Reading
2015-03-31HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2015-03-27HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II
2015-03-27HouseArrived in House
2015-03-26SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
2015-03-26SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2015-03-19SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2015
2015-03-19SenateSecond Reading
2015-03-18SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
2015-03-18SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 19, 2015
2015-03-18SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 011-000-000
2015-03-17SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
2015-03-11SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
2015-03-11SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
2015-03-10SenateRe-referred to Judiciary
2015-03-09SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2015-03-09SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2015-03-05SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
2015-03-04SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
2015-03-04SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
2015-03-03SenatePostponed - Public Health
2015-02-26SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
2015-02-25SenateAssigned to Public Health
2015-02-18SenateReferred to Assignments
2015-02-18SenateFirst Reading
2015-02-18SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

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