DHFS-SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT House SponsorsRep. Lindsey LaPointe 4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 305 ILCS 5/5-5.05g rep.305 ILCS 5/5-5.14.5 rep. Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Repeals provisions that require: (i) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to consult with stakeholders and General Assembly members for input on a plan to develop enhanced Medicaid rates for substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment in underserved communities; and (ii) the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services to collaborate to review coverage and billing requirements for substance use prevention and recovery and mental health services with the goal of identifying disparities and streamlining coverage and billing requirements to reduce the administrative burden for providers and medical assistance beneficiaries. Effective January 1, 2026. 2/5/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/12/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 3/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/19/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee