HB4957 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
210 ILCS 85/11.11 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital licensed under the Act shall not charge a covered hospital employee more than 10% of the total health insurance premium cost. Provides that any agreement permitting a charge to a covered hospital employee in excess of 10% of the total health insurance premium cost shall be deemed invalid, void, and unenforceable. Provides that a hospital in violation of those provisions shall pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Public Health for each impacted covered hospital employee.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee