Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4999      — MHDD CD-DISCLOSURE EXCEPTION

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill protects the identity of those reporting mental health dangers.

This bill amends existing laws to ensure that medical and mental health professionals can report individuals who pose a danger without disclosing their identities. It also provides liability protection for the Department of Human Services regarding these disclosures.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a mental health professional, you can report dangers without fear of your identity being revealed.

Summary

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions requiring specified medical and mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services whenever they determine a person who is under their professional care poses a clear and present danger to himself or herself, provides that the identity of the reporter shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report unless ordered by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court with appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services and its employees or agents shall not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the disclosure or non-disclosure of the information released in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Adds similar provisions to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  6. Do Pass / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-005-000

  7. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026

  8. Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  9. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan

  12. Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Gun Violence Prevention

Passed 9 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 0500
Total 9500
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4999      do?
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions requiring specified medical and mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services whenever they determine a person who is under their professional care poses a clear and present danger to himself or herself, provides that the identity of the reporter shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report unless ordered by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court with appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services and its employees or agents shall not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the disclosure or non-disclosure of the information released in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Adds similar provisions to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Who sponsors HB4999     ?
HB4999      is sponsored by Bob Morgan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4999     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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