HB5225Introduced in the House
AUTISM SPECTRUM-DIAGNOSIS
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Illinois Insurance Code, provides that "diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder" includes one or more tests, evaluations, and assessments to diagnose whether an individual has autism spectrum disorder that are prescribed, performed, or ordered by a licensed speech-language pathologist with expertise in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders in children under age 3 (rather than by a licensed speech-language pathologist with expertise in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders). In provisions amending the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act, makes changes to the requirements necessary for a speech-language pathologist to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. In provisions amending the Illinois Public Aid Code, provides that treatment of autism spectrum disorders through applied behavior analysis shall be covered under the medical assistance program for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when ordered by a speech-language pathologist licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation so long as the diagnosis by the speech-language pathologist occurs as part of the Illinois Early Intervention Program (rather than covering treatment by applied behavior analysis for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a speech-language pathologist licensed by the Department). Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0561
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 27, 2026
107
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 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
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Health Care Licenses Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 107-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2028
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0561
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