HB4461 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOSPITAL COLLECTION LIENS
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Amy Briel
Hearings
Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing Mar 19 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 88/30  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act. In provisions concerning hospitals and their agents pursuing collection actions, provides that, for any legal action initiated against a patient for unpaid medical debt, a hospital may not file for or be granted a lien upon that patient's primary residence or on any other real property owned by the patient. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/15/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee