Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 31 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB5225      — AUTISM SPECTRUM-DIAGNOSIS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0561

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 05, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 53 sponsors

    1 primary, 52 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (31 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism in children under 3.

This legislation amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, enabling qualified speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism spectrum disorders in children under three years old. If further care is needed beyond their practice scope, they are required to refer patients to appropriate medical personnel.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with children under three may have improved access to autism diagnoses from qualified speech-language pathologists.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Allows a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders if: (1) the child is under 3 years of age; and (2) the speech-language pathologist is trained in autism diagnostic evaluation methods as part of the curriculum of an approved program, through worksite training, or through continuing education. Provides that if a diagnosis requires a plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language pathologist must refer the patient to the appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code, and provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning autism spectrum disorders. Effective July 1, 2027.

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0561

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2028

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  11. Passed Both Houses

  12. House Concurs

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 107-000-000

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee

  17. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

  21. Arrived in House

  22. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  23. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  24. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  26. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  27. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  28. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  29. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  30. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  31. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  33. Second Reading

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  35. Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 009-000-000

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  37. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities

  38. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  39. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  40. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  41. Assigned to Licensed Activities

  42. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  43. Referred to Assignments

  44. First Reading

  45. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  46. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  47. Arrive in Senate

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  49. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  51. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee

  55. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  56. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

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

  58. Second Reading - Short Debate

  59. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  60. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  63. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  64. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  65. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  66. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  67. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  68. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  69. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  70. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  71. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  72. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  73. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  74. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  75. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  76. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  77. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  78. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  79. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  80. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  81. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  82. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  83. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  84. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  85. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  86. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  87. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  88. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  89. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  90. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  91. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled

  92. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000

  93. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote

  94. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  95. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  96. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  97. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee

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

  99. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  100. Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee

  101. Referred to Rules Committee

  102. First Reading

  103. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (52)

Not signed on (130)

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Votes

Health Care Licenses

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8002
Republican 5000
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Concurrence

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 70005
Republican 34005
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 1060011
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Not Voting
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Not Voting
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Not Voting
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 36002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Johnson — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Not Voting
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Not Voting
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 110 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 71004
Republican 35004
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 109008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Not Voting
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Not Voting
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Health Care Licenses

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 5000
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Health Care Licenses

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 5000
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Not Voting
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5225      do?
Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Allows a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders if: (1) the child is under 3 years of age; and (2) the speech-language pathologist is trained in autism diagnostic evaluation methods as part of the curriculum of an approved program, through worksite training, or through continuing education. Provides that if a diagnosis requires a plan of care that includes elements that are outside the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language pathologist must refer the patient to the appropriate medical personnel for further evaluation or management. Makes conforming changes in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code, and provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code concerning autism spectrum disorders. Effective July 1, 2027.
Who sponsors HB5225     ?
HB5225      is sponsored by Seth Lewis, Doris Turner, Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes, Laura Ellman, Lakesia Collins, Michael E. Hastings, Kimberly A. Lightford, Christopher Belt, Michael W. Halpin, Ram Villivalam, Cristina Castro, Robert F. Martwick, Julie A. Morrison, Mary Edly-Allen, Napoleon Harris III, Joyce Mason (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Brad Stephens (Republican), Jackie Haas (Republican), Daniel Didech (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Nicholas K. Smith (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Loughran Cappel, Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), and Glowiak Hilton.
What is the current status of HB5225     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 05, 2026. It awaits signature.
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