HB2528 - 104th General Assembly

DHFS-SLF-DEMENTIA CARE SETTING
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Dagmara Avelar and Camille Y. Lilly
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a supportive living dementia care setting shall not limit resident access to the sink, microwave, and refrigerator located within the respective resident's room. Provides that social and recreational programming shall be provided no less than daily at a time and location separate from a meal service. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a newly constructed supportive living dementia care setting shall provide no less than 300 square feet for a single occupancy apartment or no less than 450 square feet for a double occupancy apartment. Provides that the square footage requirement may include the closets and bathroom. Requires each apartment to include a sink, microwave, and refrigerator within the unit. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a newly constructed supportive living dementia care setting shall provide a common area completely separate from the dining area.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
2/04/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/04/2025 House First Reading
2/04/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Human Services Committee
3/04/2025 House To Medicaid Subcommittee
3/19/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee