DHFS-SLF-DEMENTIA CARE SETTING House SponsorsRep. Dagmara Avelar and Camille Y. Lilly 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 305 ILCS 5/5-5.01a Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a supportive living dementia care setting shall not limit resident access to the sink, microwave, and refrigerator located within the respective resident's room. Provides that social and recreational programming shall be provided no less than daily at a time and location separate from a meal service. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a newly constructed supportive living dementia care setting shall provide no less than 300 square feet for a single occupancy apartment or no less than 450 square feet for a double occupancy apartment. Provides that the square footage requirement may include the closets and bathroom. Requires each apartment to include a sink, microwave, and refrigerator within the unit. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a newly constructed supportive living dementia care setting shall provide a common area completely separate from the dining area. 2/4/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar 2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/4/2025HouseTo Medicaid Subcommittee 3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee