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SB1435Introduced in the Senate

HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE-PANIC BUTTON

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the University of Illinois Hospital Act and Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall ensure that all employees of the hospital have a panic button attached to their staff identification card. Effective July 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  10. Re-assigned to Executive

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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