Illinois · Senate Bill 2879 · 104th General Assembly

ASSISTED LIVING-DEMENTIA

  1. Introduced Jan 16, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 16, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 16, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2026
  6. Became law Jul 24, 2026

What it does

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

Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning assessment and service plan requirements, provides that a comprehensive assessment shall be completed by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician). In provisions concerning Alzheimer and dementia programs, provides that an assessment must be approved by a resident's physician…

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Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. In provisions concerning assessment and service plan requirements, provides that a comprehensive assessment shall be completed by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician). In provisions concerning Alzheimer and dementia programs, provides that an assessment must be approved by a resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician) and shall occur prior to acceptance for residency, annually, and at such time that a change in the resident's condition is identified by a family member, staff of the establishment, or the resident's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse (instead of only a physician).

Every action

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

Show the 27 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities · Senate Licensed Activities
  8. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  9. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 007-000-000 · Senate Licensed Activities
  10. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
  11. SenateSecond Reading
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
  13. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
  14. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  15. HouseArrived in House
  16. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  17. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Theresa Mah
  18. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  19. HouseFirst Reading
  20. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  21. CommitteeAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee · House Health Care Licenses
  22. HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
  23. HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. William E Hauter
  24. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 013-000-000 · House Health Care Licenses
  25. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  26. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  27. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  4. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date July 24, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0641

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 112–0
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 112 No 0 Not voting 6
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 39 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 112

Excused · 6

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 25, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Licensed Activities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 7

Not voting · 2

7–0
Feb 25, 2026 Senate Licensed Activities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Licensed Activities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 7

Not voting · 2

7–0
May 13, 2026 House Health Care Licenses Health Care Licenses - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 2

Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.

All 2 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.