Illinois · House Bill 4677 · 103rd General Assembly

CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

HB 4677 Sponsored by Anna Moeller Passed one chamber, then died

  1. Introduced Feb 1, 2024
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2024
  3. Passed the House Apr 19, 2024
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal (Portal). Provides that the Portal shall serve as a centralized…

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Creates the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal Act. Requires the Department on Aging, in consultation with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, to be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Illinois Caregiver Assistance and Resource Portal (Portal). Provides that the Portal shall serve as a centralized and trusted online platform offering a wide range of resources related to caregiving, including, but not limited to: (1) information on State and federal programs, benefits, and resources on caregiving, long-term care, and at-home care for Illinois residents who are 50 years of age or older; (2) educational materials, articles, and videos on caregiving best practices; and (3) accommodations for users with different language preferences, ensuring the information is accessible to diverse audiences. Sets forth additional resources and information that the Portal may feature, such as information on caregiving resources, home and community-based services that support family caregivers, nursing home care, services and programs offered by Area Agencies on Aging, relevant health care and financial assistance programs, and local support group opportunities for caregivers. Requires the Portal to be designed to be user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities and to include features such as search functionality, language accessibility, and compatibility with assistive technologies to ensure that a diverse range of caregivers can use it. Contains provisions concerning required outreach and promotional campaign efforts to raise awareness of the Portal, reporting requirements, and State and federal funding for the Portal. Requires the Portal to be implemented one year after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

70 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 62 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  5. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  6. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  7. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  9. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  11. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  12. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  14. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  17. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  18. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  19. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  20. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  21. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  22. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
  23. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  24. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  25. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
  26. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  27. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  28. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  29. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  30. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  31. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  32. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  33. HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
  34. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  35. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  36. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  37. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  38. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  39. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Appropriations-Health & Human Services Committee; 022-000-000 · House Approp-Health & Human Services
  40. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  41. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  42. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  43. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  44. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  45. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  46. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
  47. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  48. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  49. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  50. SenateArrive in Senate
  51. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  52. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  53. SenateFirst Reading
  54. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  55. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
  56. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024
  57. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie
  58. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  59. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  60. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  61. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  62. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  1. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  2. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  3. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  4. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024
  5. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  6. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 106–0
Apr 19, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 106 No 0 Not voting 12
Democrats: 68 yes, 0 no Republicans: 38 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 106

Absent · 1

Excused · 11

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 18, 2024 House Approp-Health & Human Services Approp-Health & Human Services - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 22

Not voting · 2

 Passed 22–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 41 cosponsors: 36 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

All 41 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.