HB1301
View on ILGARURAL HOSPITAL TASK FORCE
What this bill does
Creates the Rural Hospital Task Force Act. Establishes the Rural Hospital Task Force within the Department of Public Health for the purpose of investigating the current state of rural hospitals and providing recommendations to prevent further closures of rural hospitals and to potentially expand rural hospital services. Provides that the Task Force shall convene to conduct business on at least 4 separate days. Requires the Department of Public Health to provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Requires each agency and entity represented on the Task Force to share with the Task Force any data of the agency or entity necessary to achieve the purpose of the Task Force. Provides that all findings and recommendations made by the Task Force must be reported to the General Assembly before January 1, 2027. Provides that the Task Force is dissolved, and the Act is repealed, on January 1, 2027
Stuck
P(Advance)
Chance it ever
reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes
law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro —
sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 52%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 363 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Amy Briel
Low Influence (#110)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Amy Briel advance 6% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
55 witness slips filed
55 proponents / 0 opponents
14 organizations
Witness slips
55 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Doug Flanders | Air Methods - DBA | Air Methods | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Maren Ronan | Maren Ronan Ltd. | Air Methods | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Mary Verbais | Self | Individual | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Lane | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Shelbi Jones | Self | Individual | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-20 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Maureen Keane | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-13 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Allison Longenbaugh | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Barbara Solheim | none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 | |
| Candace Sinclair | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Catherine King | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Cheryl Jones Das | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Daniel Gerk | Independence Physical Therapy | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 | |
| David Bythewood | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Deborah Fenner | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Diane Ostrowski | None | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Jacqueline Bauer | NA | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Janell Cleland | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 | |
| Jeanne Kowalkowski | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 | |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Justin Gibson | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Karin Evans | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Linda Stevens-Schilsky | none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 | |
| Lisa Leipus | None | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Mary Joan Cepla | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Mary Wehking | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Melissa Chen | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Melissa Rice | self | private citizen | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Nick Broughton | Davey Tree Service | Individual | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Nicole Connell | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Rachel Becknell | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Robyn Vickers | none | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Ruth Fink-Winter | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Sheryl Pitts Wolff | None | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Steven Lillpop | . | .none | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Susie Wiechman | None | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Terri King | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Timothy King | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| William Bach | self | self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-03-06 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| Nekya Hall | Illinois State Association of Counties | Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| Richard King | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-27 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Public Health | 2025-02-20 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Public Health | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 3 | — |
Action History
17 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-13
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Amy Briel House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-01-28
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-28
Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toPublic Health Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. William "Will" Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-20
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Health Committee; 005-002-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-13 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Amy Briel House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-11 | House | Assigned toPublic Health Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. William "Will" Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short DebatePublic Health Committee; 005-002-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |