HB1332
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What this bill does
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act must, at the time a patient is being checked in, give the patient an opportunity to designate an emergency contact to be notified if the patient dies or experiences a significant change in condition. If an emergency contact is designated, hospital staff must communicate with the emergency contact and ask whether the emergency contact would prefer to be notified by telephone call, by hospital staff when the emergency contact reaches the hospital, or by some other method.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 251 days ago
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
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Moderate Influence (#82)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Debbie Meyers-Martin advance 2% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
18 witness slips filed
17 proponents / 1 opponents
6 organizations
Witness slips
18 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 | Health and Human Services | 2025-04-29 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | Proponent | Health and Human Services | 2025-04-29 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-04 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-02-25 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-02-18 |
| Michael Luebbers | Illinois Freedom Civic Coalition dba Illinois Freedom Alliance | On behalf of IFCC dba IFA | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-02-18 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| David Gross | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| Lance Kovacs | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-11 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-04-08 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-04-08 |
| Aces Lira | AIDS Foundation Chicago | AIDS Foundation Chicago | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-03-25 |
| Dave Gross | Illinois Health and Hospital Association | Illinois Health & Hospital Association | Proponent | Health Care Availability & Access | 2025-04-08 |
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 | Health Care Availability & Access | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Passed | 4 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 87 | 26 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 61 | — | |
| S | Committee | Health and Human Services | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 8 | — | |
| 2025-05-21 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 58 | — |
Action History
45 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-01 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0046. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-14
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 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 toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility 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.
2025-03-04
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-04
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-05
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-11
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-11
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 009-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-12
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.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-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.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-02
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] 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.
2025-04-07
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Justin Slaughter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 012-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed087-026-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Mild −
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
[Amendment] Bill tabled — temporarily set aside. In IL, tabling is less final than in Congress; bills can be brought back (Rule 7-11). But it's a negative signal when the bill itself (not an amendment) is tabled.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-10
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-14
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-14
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.
2025-04-14
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments 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.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toHealth and Human Services 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.
2025-04-30
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassHealth and Human Services; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-04-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-14
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-14
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-21
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-21
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-06-17
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-01
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-01
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-01
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0046 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-14 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin 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 toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-05 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 009-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 |
| 2025-03-14 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 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 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk byRep. Debbie Meyers-Martin | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-02 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers toHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Justin Slaughter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be AdoptedHealth Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 012-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed087-026-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled | Amendment Actions | Mild − |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Hoan Huynh Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-14 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toHealth and Human Services Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Do PassHealth and Human Services; 008-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-06-17 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-01 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-01 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-01 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0046 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |