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SB3531 - 104th General Assembly

CD CORR-END OF LIFE CARE
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 5/3-2-15.1 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Creates the End-of-life Care Peer Support Program. Provides that the program is available to terminally ill persons committed to the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Department of Corrections in partnership with certain health care providers. Provides that individual patients may accept or decline care or participation in the program. Provides that individual patients shall define the scope of peer support, including the option to opt out of certain aspects of support. Provides that patient care plans shall be developed with the individual patient, the patient's peer support attendants, and the interdisciplinary team. Provides that participating patients shall be subject to the least restrictive security measures possible, with access to comfort items such as blankets, memorabilia, music, and books. Provides that participating patients shall have the following rights: (1) the right to dignity, privacy, respect, and culturally competent care; (2) the right to request peer support services; (3) the right to refuse services; and (4) the right to request family visitation. Provides that all participants in the program, including patients and peer support attendants, shall have access to grief counseling and mental health care services as needed. Provides that the program shall be funded through: (1) the Individual Benefit Fund; (2) direct appropriations from the General Revenue Fund; and (3) federal appropriations if applicable.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/27/2026 Senate Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
3/04/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
3/11/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
3/23/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
3/25/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III