HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Davis

HB 3649 would establish the Health Care Workforce Commission Act to create a state health care workforce commission, but as introduced it contains only a short title, with no duties yet.

Referred to Rules Committee

Overview

Bill number: HB 3649

Title: Health Care Workforce Commission Act

Primary sponsor: Rep. Lisa Davis

Introduced: February 18, 2025 (104th General Assembly)

Current status: As introduced, the bill contains only a short title provision. In its legislative progress, it has been referred to Rules, then to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs, and has undergone a public hearing with testimony recorded. As of the latest action, it is listed as left pending in committee.

Purpose and intent

The introduced bill establishes the framework for a new act titled the Health Care Workforce Commission Act. However, the version filed contains only a short title provision, with no substantive duties, structure, or funding details defined at this stage.

In practical terms, if amended in future actions, the bill would be expected to create a state-level commission focused on health care workforce issues, including planning, policy development, and coordination across agencies and stakeholders. The current text does not specify the commission’s composition, powers, duties, reporting requirements, or funding.

Key provisions (as introduced)

Creates the Health Care Workforce Commission Act (short title provision only).

No substantive provisions currently provided (no details on:

Commission membership or appointment process
Authority and scope of the commission
Duties (e.g., workforce planning, data collection, standards, training, funding recommendations)
Funding sources or appropriation mechanisms
Reporting requirements or sunset provisions
Interaction with state agencies, educational institutions, or health care providers)

Note: Because the introduced version contains only a short title, the concrete governance framework and impact would be determined in later amendments.

Affected parties and potential impact

Potentially affected entities include:

Illinois state government agencies that manage health care policy and workforce data
Health care employers and professional associations
Educational and training institutions preparing the health care workforce
Health care professionals and students who could benefit from coordinated workforce planning

At this stage, the bill’s substantive impact depends on future amendments establishing the commission’s powers, duties, and funding.

Procedural timeline and actions

02/18/2025: Filed; first reading

02/18/2025: Referred to Rules Committee

03/03/2025: Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs

03/25/2025: Read first time; referred to committee

04/30/2025: Public hearing held; testimony recorded; bill left pending in committee

Related legislation: Companion SB 1321

Next steps

Track future amendments for:

Detailed provisions outlining the commission’s composition and governance
Specific duties (planning, data collection, policy development)
Funding and staffing
Reporting requirements and timelines

Monitor committee actions for potential amendments that would define scope, responsibilities, and implementation timeline.

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