SB1579 — PATIENT RIGHTS
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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In plain language
This bill enhances patients' rights in medical care settings.
The bill amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to enhance patients' rights regarding communication, respect, and privacy. It specifies rights related to medical directives and continuity of care.
What this means for you
- Workers: Healthcare workers will need to ensure that patient rights regarding respect and communication are upheld.
Summary
Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Changes the definition of "patient". Specifies that each patient has the right to be informed of additional information. Adds a right of each patient to be treated with courtesy and respect, to have the patient's human and civil rights maintained, and to have the patient's basic human needs accommodated in a timely manner. Adds a right of each patient to have the patient's medical directives reviewed with the health care provider before any procedures are scheduled or decisions are made. Adds a right of each patient to continuity and coordination of care among and between all disciplines serving the patient's needs. Adds a right of each patient who receives services from an outside provider to be told the identity of the provider. Updates the right of each patient to privacy and confidentiality, adding that (1) the patient shall be given current information in writing concerning certain aspects of the patient's care, (2) the patient may opt out, either digitally or in writing, from certain sharing of health information, and (3) the patient shall not be denied access to care if opting out. Makes changes to provisions regarding experimental procedures. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Read SB1579 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
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Postponed - Public Health
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Re-assigned to Public Health
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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Assigned to Public Health
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
Sponsors
- Karina Villa · Primary
- Rachel Ventura · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Karina Villa Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Rachel Ventura Democrat
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 181 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB1579 do?
- Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Changes the definition of "patient". Specifies that each patient has the right to be informed of additional information. Adds a right of each patient to be treated with courtesy and respect, to have the patient's human and civil rights maintained, and to have the patient's basic human needs accommodated in a timely manner. Adds a right of each patient to have the patient's medical directives reviewed with the health care provider before any procedures are scheduled or decisions are made. Adds a right of each patient to continuity and coordination of care among and between all disciplines serving the patient's needs. Adds a right of each patient who receives services from an outside provider to be told the identity of the provider. Updates the right of each patient to privacy and confidentiality, adding that (1) the patient shall be given current information in writing concerning certain aspects of the patient's care, (2) the patient may opt out, either digitally or in writing, from certain sharing of health information, and (3) the patient shall not be denied access to care if opting out. Makes changes to provisions regarding experimental procedures. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB1579 ?
- SB1579 is sponsored by Karina Villa (Democrat) and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB1579 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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