‘Implicit bias’ training mandate among new health care-related laws in Illinois

Published January 7, 2026 1:56pm ET



(The Center Square) – A number of new health care-related laws have taken effect in Illinois, including one that mandates implicit bias awareness training for some professionals.

State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, sponsored House Bill 2517. The measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Aug. 1, 2025 requires health care professionals who provide maternal health services to complete a one-hour training course on implicit bias as a condition of license renewal.

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