HB5027Introduced in the House
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · March 19, 2026
11
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Margaret DeLaRosa | 42 | Not Voting |
| Anna Moeller | 43 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Jackie Haas | 79 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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