HB 3599, which passed the Illinois House unanimously on Tuesday, creates the Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Act. Under provisions of the act, students would be provided the opportunity to pre-authorize in writing the disclosure of certain private mental health information to a designated person...
...Leitch also passed a second bill on Tuesday to increase mental health services for older Illinoisans. HB 3753, which passed 110-1-1, would integrate mental health services for older adults in primary care medical settings. “Often, mental health issues for older adults are identified at a much lower rate than other adult populations. Undiagnosed mental illness for older adults is a huge problem in our care delivery system. OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria is already moving this direction, but this bill would authorize the Illinois Department of Aging to enact the same protocols,” said Leitch. Read more.