HB4846 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DHFS-BEHAVIORAL HLTH SAFTY-NET
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-5e.1  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that a safety-net hospital includes a behavioral health safety-net provider that: (i) is licensed or certified by the Department of Human Services, or otherwise authorized under State law, to provide behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment services; (ii) meets specified federal requirements for being designated a disproportionate share hospital, as defined by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services; (iii) accepts admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no blackout periods; (iv) accepts patients who only need mental health or substance use disorder treatment; and (v) has a MIUR of at least 40% and a charity percent of at least 4%, or a MIUR of at least 50%.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/20/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee