Roll Call: IL HB5151 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly
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Bill Title: Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the assessment conducted upon the identification of a significant change in the resident's condition shall include, but shall not be limited to, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Provides that a written service plan shall be based upon the assessment, the resident's interests and preferences, dislikes, and any known triggers for behavior that endangers the resident or others (rather than only the assessment). Requires the resident and the resident's representative to be given a copy of the most recent assessment, a supplemental assessment, and a service plan. Requires an establishment to notify the resident and the resident's representative when there is a significant change in the resident's condition that affects the establishment's ability to meet the resident's needs. Prohibits an establishment from terminating or reducing any service without the consent of the resident or the resident's representative for the purpose of making it more difficult or impossible for the resident to remain in the establishment. Provides that an establishment may not initiate a termination of residency due to an emergency situation if the establishment is able to safely care for the resident and (1) the resident has been hospitalized and the resident's physician, the establishment's manager, and the establishment's director of nursing state that returning to the establishment would not create an imminent danger of death or serious physical harm to the resident; or (2) the emergency can be negated by changes in activities, health care, personal care, or available rooming accommodations, consistent with the license and services of the establishment. Provides that a resident has the right to not be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Prohibits a resident from being transferred or discharged in violation of the Act. Provides that a resident has the right not to be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Provides that a facility that fails to comply with an order to readmit a resident who wishes to return to the facility and is appropriate for that level of care and services provided shall be assessed a $2,500 fine. Requires a facility that complies with an order to readmit a resident that has been deemed to have been unlawfully discharged to notify the Department of Public Health within 10 business days that the resident has been readmitted to the facility. Provides that a facility may involuntarily transfer or discharge a resident because the facility is unable to meet the medical needs of the resident, as documented in the resident's clinical record by the resident's physician for medical reasons. Provides that the Department maintains jurisdiction over the transfer or discharge irrespective of the timing of the notice and discharge. Provides that, if the Department determines that a transfer or discharge is not authorized, then the Department shall issue a written decision stating that the transfer or discharge is denied. Makes other changes.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed) 2024-06-29 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB5151 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Bill Title: Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. Provides that the assessment conducted upon the identification of a significant change in the resident's condition shall include, but shall not be limited to, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Provides that a written service plan shall be based upon the assessment, the resident's interests and preferences, dislikes, and any known triggers for behavior that endangers the resident or others (rather than only the assessment). Requires the resident and the resident's representative to be given a copy of the most recent assessment, a supplemental assessment, and a service plan. Requires an establishment to notify the resident and the resident's representative when there is a significant change in the resident's condition that affects the establishment's ability to meet the resident's needs. Prohibits an establishment from terminating or reducing any service without the consent of the resident or the resident's representative for the purpose of making it more difficult or impossible for the resident to remain in the establishment. Provides that an establishment may not initiate a termination of residency due to an emergency situation if the establishment is able to safely care for the resident and (1) the resident has been hospitalized and the resident's physician, the establishment's manager, and the establishment's director of nursing state that returning to the establishment would not create an imminent danger of death or serious physical harm to the resident; or (2) the emergency can be negated by changes in activities, health care, personal care, or available rooming accommodations, consistent with the license and services of the establishment. Provides that a resident has the right to not be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Makes other changes. Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Prohibits a resident from being transferred or discharged in violation of the Act. Provides that a resident has the right not to be unlawfully transferred or discharged. Provides that a facility that fails to comply with an order to readmit a resident who wishes to return to the facility and is appropriate for that level of care and services provided shall be assessed a $2,500 fine. Requires a facility that complies with an order to readmit a resident that has been deemed to have been unlawfully discharged to notify the Department of Public Health within 10 business days that the resident has been readmitted to the facility. Provides that a facility may involuntarily transfer or discharge a resident because the facility is unable to meet the medical needs of the resident, as documented in the resident's clinical record by the resident's physician for medical reasons. Provides that the Department maintains jurisdiction over the transfer or discharge irrespective of the timing of the notice and discharge. Provides that, if the Department determines that a transfer or discharge is not authorized, then the Department shall issue a written decision stating that the transfer or discharge is denied. Makes other changes.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed) 2024-06-29 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB5151 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Vote: Third Reading in Senate
| Vote | Tally | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | 58 | 40 | 18 |
| Nay | - | - | - |
| Not Voting | 1 | - | 1 |
| Absent | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 59 | 40 | 19 |
