Illinois 2025-2026 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB4616

Introduced
1/27/26  
Refer
2/3/26  
Refer
3/12/26  
Report Pass
3/26/26  
Refer
4/17/26  

Caption

MENTAL HLTH BD-MEMBER REMOVAL

Summary

HB4616 is titled "MENTAL HLTH BD-MEMBER REMOVAL," but the provided bill text is truncated and does not include the operative provisions. Based on the caption alone, the bill appears to address the process or authority for removing members of a mental health board, likely by amending existing provisions governing board membership, qualifications, terms, or removal procedures. Because the full statutory language is not available in the supplied text, the specific changes to Illinois law cannot be identified with certainty. If enacted, the bill would likely affect the statutes governing mental health boards and the officials or entities responsible for appointing, disciplining, or removing board members.

Impact

The bill likely amends Illinois law related to mental health board governance, specifically the circumstances and procedures under which a board member may be removed. The affected parties would include mental health board members, appointing authorities, and any state or local bodies that oversee board administration, but the exact statutory sections and legal effects cannot be confirmed from the truncated text provided.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of support, opposition, or debate. The available information is limited to the bill caption, which suggests an administrative or governance-focused measure rather than a broad policy change.

Contention

No specific points of contention can be identified from the materials provided because there are no transcripts, amendments, or vote records. If the bill were debated, likely issues would include due process for removing board members, accountability standards, and who should have removal authority, but these are only inferred from the caption.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

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