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HB 4665

CD CORR-REPORT HOSPICE CARE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 11 co-sponsors

Illinois bill requiring correctional facilities to report hospice care data for incarcerated individuals to enable public transparency and legislative oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 4665

Legislative bill overview

HB 4665 requires correctional facilities in Illinois to report data on hospice care services provided to incarcerated individuals. The bill establishes reporting requirements that would create transparency around end-of-life care practices within the state's prison system.

Why is this important

Hospice care in correctional settings raises significant questions about dignity, adequate medical care, and resource allocation for vulnerable populations. Public reporting of this data would enable oversight by legislators, advocacy groups, and the public regarding how correctional facilities manage terminal illness and end-of-life situations among incarcerated people.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill title provides limited detail on what metrics must be reported (costs, patient numbers, care quality measures, facility types), which could affect implementation consistency
  • Privacy and security concerns: Reporting requirements for incarcerated individuals may raise questions about balancing transparency with personal health information protection
  • Resource implications: Facilities may argue reporting requirements create administrative burdens, though costs appear modest for data collection and submission

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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