HB 3853 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PROTECT MEDICAL EQUIP FREEDOM

Summary
Creates the Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act. Provides that every individual has the right to wear protective medical equipment in any place of public accommodation where they have a lawful right to be without obligation to disclose health status or any other protected information, and no person, entity, or authority shall deny, restrict, or infringe upon this right. Operators and public officials shall not discriminate against or penalize medical device wearers for exercising their right to wear protective medical equipment. Discrimination under this Act includes, but is not limited to: denial of service; eviction from premises; any form of harassment to remove or refrain from wearing such equipment for any amount of time; and specified actions taken by employers. Sets forth provisions concerning protection against retaliation; exceptions for security requirements and operational safety; enforcement by the Attorney General; and penalties for violating the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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22
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Committee
6
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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