Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. Provides that in one's "own home" means that an adult with a mental disability lives alone; or that an adult with a mental disability is in full-time residence with his or her parents, legal guardian, or other relatives; or that an adult with a mental disability is in full-time residence in a setting not subject to licensure under the Nursing Home Care Act, the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013, the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Child Care Act of 1969 with 5 (rather than 3) or fewer other adults unrelated to the adult with a mental disability who do not provide home-based services to the adult with a mental disability.
: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
: Second Reading - Short Debate
: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
: Do Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 022-000-000
: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Votes
Do Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee (March 26, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: ILCS 405 - Mental Health
Common questions
What is HB4542?
HB4542 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): MHDDSA-ONE'S OWN HOME-DEFINED.
What does HB4542 do?
Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. Provides that in one's "own home" means that an adult with a mental disability lives alone; or that an adult with a mental disability is in full-time residence with his or her parents, legal guardian, or other relatives; or that an adult with a mental disability is in full-time residence in a setting not subject to licensure under the Nursing Home Care Act, the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013, the ID/DD Community Care Act, the MC/DD Act, or the Child Care Act of 1969 with 5 (rather than 3) or fewer other adults unrelated to the adult with a mental disability who do not provide home-based services to the adult with a mental disability.
What is the status of HB4542?
In committee as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (April 17, 2026).
Who sponsored HB4542?
Amy L. Grant (R, 47), with 11 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for HB4542?
On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4542&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114