HB1712Introduced in the House
DPH-POLST TRAINING
Introduced by Nicolle Grasse, District 53
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall approve training resources to support informed decisions and accurate completion of the Department of Public Health Uniform POLST form. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall post approved POLST training material to the Department website. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a simple, efficient, and effective process to make available yearly training to support informed decisions and accurate completion of the Department of Public Health Uniform POLST form for personnel employed by or contracted with facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act and providers that use the Department of Public Health Uniform POLST form.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0051
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Assigned to Public Health Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Health Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-040-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0051
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