Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB3531      — CD CORR-END OF LIFE CARE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a peer support program for terminally ill patients in corrections.

This bill creates a program to provide terminally ill inmates with peer support from trained attendants. Patients can choose their level of involvement and will receive care with dignity and respect.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of terminally ill inmates may benefit from the option to visit and support their loved ones during end-of-life care.

Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the End-of-life Care Peer Support Program. Provides that the program is available to terminally ill persons committed to the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with certain health care providers. Provides that individual patients may accept or decline care or participation in the program. Provides that individual patients shall define the scope of peer support, including the option to opt out of certain aspects of support. Provides that patient care plans shall be developed with the individual patient, the patient's peer support attendants, and the interdisciplinary team. Provides that participating patients shall be subject to the least restrictive security measures possible, with access to comfort items such as blankets, memorabilia, music, and books. Provides that participating patients shall have the following rights: (1) the right to dignity, privacy, respect, and culturally competent care; (2) the right to request peer support services; (3) the right to refuse services; and (4) the right to request family visitation. Provides that all participants in the program, including patients and peer support attendants, shall have access to grief counseling and mental health care services as needed. Provides that the program shall be funded through: (1) the Individual Benefit Fund; (2) direct appropriations from the General Revenue Fund; and (3) federal appropriations if applicable.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3531      do?
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the End-of-life Care Peer Support Program. Provides that the program is available to terminally ill persons committed to the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with certain health care providers. Provides that individual patients may accept or decline care or participation in the program. Provides that individual patients shall define the scope of peer support, including the option to opt out of certain aspects of support. Provides that patient care plans shall be developed with the individual patient, the patient's peer support attendants, and the interdisciplinary team. Provides that participating patients shall be subject to the least restrictive security measures possible, with access to comfort items such as blankets, memorabilia, music, and books. Provides that participating patients shall have the following rights: (1) the right to dignity, privacy, respect, and culturally competent care; (2) the right to request peer support services; (3) the right to refuse services; and (4) the right to request family visitation. Provides that all participants in the program, including patients and peer support attendants, shall have access to grief counseling and mental health care services as needed. Provides that the program shall be funded through: (1) the Individual Benefit Fund; (2) direct appropriations from the General Revenue Fund; and (3) federal appropriations if applicable.
Who sponsors SB3531     ?
SB3531      is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), and Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3531     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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