SB3207Introduced in the Senate
DHS-BOARDS&COMM CLEANUP
Introduced by Kimberly Lightford, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning appeals of the Department of Human Services' determination of services charges, removes all references to the Board of Reimbursement Appeals and instead provides that appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with specified Department rules and provisions under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and that a final administrative decision is subject to judicial review. Makes conforming changes to the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act. Repeals the Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Networks Act and the Afterschool Youth Development Project Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act by repealing a provision on the establishment of the Advisory Committee on Geriatric Services. Amends the Bureau for the Blind Act. In a provision concerning the Blind Services Planning Council, extends the term limits for Council members to 4 (rather than 3) years in subsequent terms after their initial term; and provides that no member shall serve more than 3 (rather than 2) terms.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0715
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
109
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
109 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 |
| 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 |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Health and Human Services
Do Pass Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 055-001-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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 109-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0715
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