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HB2728Introduced in the House

DHFS-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT

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Introduced by Lindsey LaPointe, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Repeals provisions that require: (i) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with stakeholders and General Assembly members for input on a plan to develop enhanced Medicaid rates for substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment in underserved communities; and (ii) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services to collaborate to review coverage and billing requirements for substance use prevention and recovery and mental health services with the goal of identifying disparities and streamlining coverage and billing requirements to reduce the administrative burden for providers and medical assistance beneficiaries. Effective January 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

April 11, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · March 12, 2025

5

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Kelly Cassidy14Yes
Nicolle Grasse53Yes
Norine Hammond94Not Voting
Charles Meier109Yes
Kevin Schmidt114Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  9. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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