Illinois Nursing Home Care Act Amendment Expands Protections Against Retaliation; Requires Additional Training, Education, and Compliance

The Amendment In January 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2474, which amends the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (Nursing Home Act) to provide residents with clearer protections from retaliation for exercising their rights. The Nursing Home Act already provided limited protections to residents by prohibiting nursing home licensees from retaliating against residents who file abuse, neglect, or […]