HB5594 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MHDD CD-OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
405 ILCS 5/3-752  
405 ILCS 5/3-753  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning petitions for involuntary admissions on an outpatient basis, adds a nurse practitioner to the list of examiners who may certify that an individual is subject to involuntary admission on an outpatient basis. Adds provisions that a certificate must contain the clinical observations of the examining psychiatrist or nurse practitioner when applicable. Reduces the number of certificates (from 2 to one) needed for a court to set a hearing without additional examination of the individual.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee