HB4612Introduced in the House
HOME SERVICES REFERRAL
Introduced by Suzanne Ness, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning referral of licensed home services providers, changes the definition of "referral". Requires the Department of Public Health to distribute to each facility or establishment and publish on its website a one-page flyer that shall, at a minimum, contain the specified information. Requires establishments under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, Community Living Facilities under the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act, and facilities under the Life Care Facilities Act to provide the flyer to any resident who is referred to home care services or who requests a referral for home care services. Removes penalty provisions. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0666
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services Committee · May 5, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Not Voting |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Julie Morrison | 29 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Not Voting |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 007-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0666
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