HB4452 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

COMM HOSPICE & PALL CARE REPAY
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
Hearings
Appropriations-Higher Education Committee Hearing Mar 20 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 122 and Virtual Room 3 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Community Hospice and Palliative Care Professional Loan Repayment Program Act. By January 1, 2027, requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to establish the Community Hospice and Palliative Care Professional Loan Repayment Program, which shall be administered by the Commission. Provides that the Program shall provide loan repayment assistance to eligible hospice and palliative care professionals practicing in a hospice program that provides services in the State. Provides that, each year, the Commission shall receive and consider applications for loan repayment assistance under the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning the awarding of grants by the Commission; eligibility for the Program; hospice program work requirements; and rulemaking. Provides that the Act is repealed 10 years after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/15/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
2/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah