Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: enacted. Latest action: June 26, 2026.
HOSPITAL COLLECTION LIENS.
Amends the Fair Patient Billing Act. In provisions concerning hospitals and their agents pursuing collection actions, provides that, for any legal action initiated against a patient for unpaid medical debt, a hospital may not file for or be granted a lien upon that patient's primary residence or on any other real property owned by the patient. Effective January 1, 2027.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-06-26 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-06-26 | Latest Action | 6/26/2026 - House: |