HB5574Introduced in the House
DHFS-PACE-OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Introduced by Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: Adds provisions requiring the Director of Healthcare and Family Services to appoint a PACE Advisory Board to consult with the Department on the administration of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Act. Contains provisions concerning the composition of the Board and Board meetings. Provides that the Advisory Board shall advise the Department of Healthcare and Family Services on all aspects of its responsibilities under the Act, including, but not limited to, the format and content of any rules adopted by the Department and the development of capitation rate methodologies. Provides that during its review of rules or rate methodologies, the Advisory Board shall analyze the economic and regulatory impact of those actions on the sustainability of PACE organizations and the quality of care provided to participants.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0804
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 30, 2026
116
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
116 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 |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Human Services Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0804
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