SB2805
View on ILGALONG-TERM CARE BILL OF RIGHTS
What this bill does
Creates the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Establishes rights for a client who lives in a long-term care facility, or who receives home care services from a home care provider, from discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, actual or perceived gender expression, or actual or perceived HIV status. Provides that an aggrieved person may enforce violations of the Act against a long-term care facility or a home care provider and the staff of the long-term care facility or home care provider through a civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning gender identity in client records; required training for all long-term care facilities and home care providers; arbitration agreements; interpretation of the Act; and enforcement of rights, including civil penalties and other administrative actions. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act to require compliance with the Sexual orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act to include intentional misgendering and unlawful discrimination in the definition of "abuse".
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 249 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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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
Campaign finance
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Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celina Villanueva | Chief sponsor | 169 | $223,020.93 | Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($12,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($12,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($11,500.00) |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee | — | — | 3 | $12,500.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 3 | $12,500.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 5 | $11,500.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 2 | $11,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| CME Group PAC | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| McDonld's | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 2 | $5,000.00 |
| Jennings Realty Inc | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Venture Capital Association IVCA PAC | — | — | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| ABDI PAC | — | — | 2 | $4,666.88 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Association PAC | — | — | 2 | $3,500.00 |
| Entertainment Software Association | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 2 | $3,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' Distrct Council | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| PCI Gaming Authority | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Foresight Energy Services LLC | — | — | 2 | $2,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Coal Association | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Enterprise Holdings PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| United Association of Journeymen Pipe Trades | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Machinist's Political League | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
4 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-03 — Assigned toJudiciary. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Celina Villanueva Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Assigned toJudiciary Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |