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HB 244

HEALTH-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Bill Hauter and 2 co-sponsors

Illinois HB 244 advances health-technology policy through legislative process but lacks public detail on specific healthcare or technology provisions addressed.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 244

Legislative bill overview

HB 244 is an Illinois health technology bill that has progressed through the legislative process but currently lacks publicly available detailed text describing its specific provisions. The bill has been re-referred to the Rules Committee as of May 31, 2025, suggesting it may require procedural clarification or amendment before proceeding further.

Why is this important

Health-technology legislation can significantly impact healthcare delivery, data privacy, medical innovation access, and patient outcomes across Illinois. The involvement of multiple sponsors and the bill's progression through multiple readings indicates this is considered substantive legislation within the state legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: Without access to the bill's full text, it's difficult to assess which healthcare stakeholders (hospitals, insurers, patients, tech companies) might oppose or support specific provisions
  • Procedural delays: The re-referral to Rules Committee suggests potential drafting issues or disagreement over the bill's language that could indicate underlying policy disputes
  • Scope ambiguity: "Health-tech" is broad terminology that could encompass electronic health records, telemedicine, AI in medicine, or data sharing—each with distinct regulatory implications and stakeholder concerns

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

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