HB1626 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOSPITALS-FENTANYL TESTING
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Mary Gill
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 85/17 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, if an individual is treated at a hospital and the hospital conducts a urine drug screening to assist in diagnosing the individual's condition, the hospital shall include testing for fentanyl in the individual's urine screening. Provides that if the urine drug screening, conducted in accordance with the provisions, detects fentanyl, the hospital shall report the test results, which shall be deidentified, to the Department of Public Health through the State-designated health information exchange. Provides that a hospital that does not have chemical analyzer equipment is not subject to the provisions. Provides that the provisions do not affect any State law which provides civil or criminal immunity to an individual who is in need of medical assistance after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs or to an individual who, in good faith, assists another who is in need of medical assistance after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/23/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
2/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
2/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee