Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 11 D cosponsors

SB2805      — LONG-TERM CARE BILL OF RIGHTS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes rights in long-term care related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

This bill creates rights for clients in long-term care regarding discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status. It allows individuals to take civil action against facilities or providers that violate these rights and mandates training for staff.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may need to undergo training to ensure compliance with the new rights established for clients.
  • Families: This means you can advocate for your loved one's rights in long-term care settings regarding their identity and orientation.
  • Consumers: This means you have the right to protection from discrimination in long-term care based on your identity and health status.

Summary

Creates the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Establishes rights for a client who lives in a long-term care facility, or who receives home care services from a home care provider, from discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, actual or perceived gender expression, or actual or perceived HIV status. Provides that an aggrieved person may enforce violations of the Act against a long-term care facility or a home care provider and the staff of the long-term care facility or home care provider through a civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning gender identity in client records; required training for all long-term care facilities and home care providers; arbitration agreements; interpretation of the Act; and enforcement of rights, including civil penalties and other administrative actions. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act to require compliance with the Sexual orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act to include intentional misgendering and unlawful discrimination in the definition of "abuse".

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  4. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  5. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  10. Do Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  15. Assigned to Judiciary

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2805      do?
Creates the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Establishes rights for a client who lives in a long-term care facility, or who receives home care services from a home care provider, from discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, actual or perceived gender expression, or actual or perceived HIV status. Provides that an aggrieved person may enforce violations of the Act against a long-term care facility or a home care provider and the staff of the long-term care facility or home care provider through a civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning gender identity in client records; required training for all long-term care facilities and home care providers; arbitration agreements; interpretation of the Act; and enforcement of rights, including civil penalties and other administrative actions. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act to require compliance with the Sexual orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act to include intentional misgendering and unlawful discrimination in the definition of "abuse".
Who sponsors SB2805     ?
SB2805      is sponsored by Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2805     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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