Signed into LawFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Michael Kelly (D)
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0696
Jul 31, 2026
Summary
HB 5193 changes Illinois law so emergency medical crews can bypass the nearest emergency department and take a patient straight to a state‑approved mental health center, regardless of intoxication. It affects EMS personnel, patients needing mental‑health care, and the hospitals they would otherwise be taken to. The change aims to speed access to appropriate mental‑health treatment.
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