HB2877Introduced in the House
HOSPICE PROGRAM BOARD REPORT
Introduced by Nicolle Grasse, District 53
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Hospice Program Licensing Act. Provides that, no later than December 31, 2026, the Hospice and Palliative Care Advisory Board shall submit a report to the General Assembly on the state of care for individuals experiencing a serious or life-limiting illness and their family caregivers. Requires the report to include, at a minimum, data regarding the availability of and need for hospice and palliative care services in Illinois; data showing the relative value of non-hospice adult palliative care to the State of Illinois and its citizens; evidence-based recommendations to educate health care professionals and the public about non-hospice palliative care; and recommendations for state standards for adult palliative care.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0253
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
57
Yes
1
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.
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
Assigned to Public Health Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 057-001-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0253
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