IllinoisFormer residents could return to state developmental centers with consent
State developmental centers would have to readmit former residents served in licensed community homes upon request, with residents’ consent or authorized guardians’ consent based on medical needs the homes cannot meet.
What it does
State centers would have to readmit former residents served in licensed community homes upon request, unless closure plans or bed cuts prevent return. Residents must consent, or guardians authorized to choose placement must consent based on medical needs the home cannot meet.
If closure plans or bed cuts prevent a covered former resident from returning, that person could choose another state developmental center, but only if a bed is available.
Argument forA return option could help former residents whose medical needs exceed community services receive care at a familiar state center.
Argument againstFormer residents could still face limited choices when their old center closes or cuts beds, because another center must have space.
More detail
State developmental centers would have to readmit covered former residents upon request. Residents must have moved from a center funded, certified, or licensed by the Department of Human Services and still receive services in a licensed community home. The resident must consent, or a guardian authorized to choose placement must consent after determining that the community home's services cannot meet the resident's medical needs. Closure plans or bed cuts may prevent return to the former center. The readmission requirement would take effect when the bill becomes law.
A former resident could choose admission to another state developmental center. This applies when the former center cannot readmit the resident because of a planned closure or reduction in beds. The other center must have an available bed. This option applies to residents who meet the readmission and consent requirements. This option would take effect when the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 21Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott DoodyLatest
- Oct 15Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles MeierIntroduced
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