Legislative Updates

Public Act 104-0365 (Senate Bill 798)

Amends Section 3 of the Health Facilities Planning Act by revising the definition of "Non-clinical service area" and by establishing new definitions for "Patient care unit" and "Provider". Senate Bill 798 took effect on January 1, 2026, and is now known as Public Act 104-0365.  HFSRB staff is revising the application form to incorporate these changes.  Use this web link to view the Public Act: Illinois General Assembly - Public Act 104-0365

Public Act 104-0434 (House Bill 1437

Section 3.6(c) of the Planning Act states that any construction, modification, establishment, or change in categories of service of a health care facility funded through an appropriation from the General Assembly and maintained or operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is not subject to the Board.  However, DVA is subject to the Board if DVA discontinues a health care facility or category of service.  Section 3.6(d) of the Planning Act states that Section 3.6 is repealed on 6/25/26.  Section 1-35 of House Bill 1437 amended Section 3.6(d) of the Planning Act and extends the repeal date of Section 3.6 from 6/25/26 to 6/25/29.  Public Act 104-0434 took effect on 11/21/25.  To view the Public Act, click here:  Illinois General Assembly - Public Act 104-0434

Public Act 104-0438 (Senate Bill 243)

This Public Act makes various changes to both the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.  To view the Public Act, click here: Illinois General Assembly - Public Act 104-0438

Administrative Rule Update

On December 19, 2025, the Illinois Secretary of State published the Board’s revised rules for 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1925.  This Part contains the Board’s rules of operation, including the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, record retention, rulemaking, Roberts Rules of Order, Ex Parte Communication, Conflict of Interest, Board Meetings, and Board Membership.  To view these revised rules, use this link: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE