It would allow the board to defer action on new and recent applications until the expiration of a statewide disaster declaration made by Gov. J.B. Pritzker because of COVID-19, the expiration of the public health emergency declared by the federal government, or until July 1 — whichever occurs later. It would also allow the board to hold off on earlier applications that are now pending before the board, such as Mercy’s, for 60 days.
No more hospital closures in Illinois during pandemic? Bill that would allow state board to pause closures close to becoming law
