Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4656 — MEDICAL PATIENT RIGHTS

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that, in addition to any other right provided under the Act: (1) females over the age of 40 have the right to a breast cancer screening mammogram once per year; and all persons have a right to request annual screening under the age of 40 if such person has a family history of breast cancer; or genetic testing has confirmed likelihood that such person has otherwise tested positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations; (2) males have the right to prostate-specific antigen testing at once per year if specified requirements are met; (3) all persons have the right to colorectal screening under specified conditions; and (4) all persons over the age of 18, or under the age of 18 with one parent's consent, have the right to screening for sexually transmitted diseases or infections at least every 6 months, or in the event of unprotected sexual activity. Provides that, unless otherwise provided by law, the patient seeking the diagnostic test without a written order from a physician shall be responsible for paying the requested diagnostic costs, provided that the provider of the diagnostic testing must provide the patient in writing the cost of the diagnostic test prior to the test being performed, and the patient agrees in writing to that amount.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  6. Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi

Sponsors

  • Deanne M. Mazzochi · Cosponsor
  • Mary E. Flowers · Cosponsor
  • LaToya Greenwood · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Deanne M. Mazzochi
  • Mary E. Flowers
  • LaToya Greenwood

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4656 do?
Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that, in addition to any other right provided under the Act: (1) females over the age of 40 have the right to a breast cancer screening mammogram once per year; and all persons have a right to request annual screening under the age of 40 if such person has a family history of breast cancer; or genetic testing has confirmed likelihood that such person has otherwise tested positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations; (2) males have the right to prostate-specific antigen testing at once per year if specified requirements are met; (3) all persons have the right to colorectal screening under specified conditions; and (4) all persons over the age of 18, or under the age of 18 with one parent's consent, have the right to screening for sexually transmitted diseases or infections at least every 6 months, or in the event of unprotected sexual activity. Provides that, unless otherwise provided by law, the patient seeking the diagnostic test without a written order from a physician shall be responsible for paying the requested diagnostic costs, provided that the provider of the diagnostic testing must provide the patient in writing the cost of the diagnostic test prior to the test being performed, and the patient agrees in writing to that amount.
Who sponsors HB 4656?
HB 4656 is sponsored by Deanne M. Mazzochi, Mary E. Flowers, and LaToya Greenwood.
What is the current status of HB 4656?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4656?
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