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HB2812 - 104th General Assembly

PATIENT RIGHTS-NEXT OF KIN
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Paul Jacobs
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 50/3.2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403.2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that every health care facility in this State shall permit the next of kin of a patient who is on life support to remain with the patient, at the patient's bedside, irrespective of regular hours of visitation. Provides that health care facilities may institute reasonable policies, including reasonable requirements that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the next of kin, the patient, and the employees and other patients of the health care facility without revoking the basic right afforded to the next of kin of a patient who is on life support. Defines "next of kin".
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee