HB5471 Reduces Community Developmental Services Agency Licensing Term to 2 Years
Summary
Illinois Governor signed HB5471 into law on April 9, 2026. The bill amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act, reducing the licensing term for community developmental services agencies from 3 years to 2 years. The bill passed the House 98-0-0 and is effective immediately upon signing.
What changed
HB5471 modifies the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act by reducing the statutory licensing term from 3 years to 2 years for community developmental services agencies. This change means affected agencies must renew their licenses twice as frequently under the new 2-year term compared to the prior 3-year term.\n\nCommunity developmental services agencies operating in Illinois will need to adjust their internal compliance and administrative processes to accommodate more frequent license renewals. Healthcare providers and social service organizations should review their licensing documentation and renewal workflows to ensure timely compliance with the shortened 2-year licensing cycle.
What to do next
- Community developmental services agencies should update licensing renewal schedules
- Review and adjust internal compliance timelines for license renewals
- Monitor ILGA for any implementing regulations or guidance
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ChangeBridge / Illinois / HB5471 Signed by Governor HB5471 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
COMMUNITY DEVELOP SERVICES
Amends the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act. Changes the licensing term for a community developmental services agency from 3 years to 2 years.
Bill Details
State Illinois
Session 104th General Assembly
Chamber House
Committee Assignments
Official Source www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum...
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Sponsors
Yolanda Morris (Rep - D) Suzanne Ness (Rep - D) Michael Crawford (Rep - D) Lisa Davis (Rep - D) Nicolle Grasse (Rep - D) Sharon Chung (Rep - D) Mattie Hunter (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-10 S Referred to Assignments 2026-04-10 S First Reading 2026-04-10 S Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2026-04-10 S Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading 2026-04-10 S Arrive in Senate 2026-04-09 H Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 2026-04-09 H Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000 2026-04-08 H Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 2026-04-08 H Second Reading - Short Debate 2026-03-20 H Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis 2026-03-20 H Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford 2026-03-20 H Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness 2026-03-20 H Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse 2026-03-19 H Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 2026-03-19 H Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 011-000-000 2026-03-12 H Assigned to Human Services Committee 2026-02-13 H Referred to Rules Committee 2026-02-13 H First Reading 2026-02-06 H Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
Committee Referrals
2026-02-13 H Rules 2026-03-12 H Human Services 2026-04-10 S Assignments
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-06 Introduced 2026-04-08 Engrossed Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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