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IDPH has nearly 200 different programs that benefit literally each state resident and visitor. These programs are governed by laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by the Governor, and administrative rules adopted by IDPH or another agency. The laws provide the general framework or authority for regulating or prescribing a course of conduct. Administrative rules interpret the law to guide the activity of those affected and the actions of agency employees to ensure the uniform application of the law.
This page contains a comprehensive list of laws and rules related to IDPH organized by topic. Please browse this collection of laws. If you can not find the information that you are looking for, type a search term into the search tool at the top of the page.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act
Health Care Surrogate Act
Hospital Licensing Act
Illinois Compiled Statutes - Advance Directive Information
Illinois Living Will Act
Illinois Power of Attorney Act
Mental Health Treatment Preference Declaration Act
Nursing Home Care Act
Patient Self-Determination Act
Alternative Health Care Delivery Act (210 ILCS 3)
Birthing Centers (IDPH Administrative Code)
Children’s Community Based Health Care Centers (IDPH Administrative Code)
Community Based Residential Rehabilitation Centers (IDPH Administrative Code)
Postsurgical Recovery Care Centers - (IDPH Administrative Code)
Subacute Care (IDPH Administrative Code)
Medical Patient Rights of Women
Certification and Operation of Environmental Laboratories
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Ground Water Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule
Safe Drinking Water Act
Illinois Food, Drugs and Cosmetic Act
Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act
Sanitary Food Preparation Act
Food Safety Transportation Act
Bed and Breakfast Act
Salvage Warehouse and Salvage Warehouse Store Act
Good Samaritan Food Donor Act
Hearth Baked Bread Act
The Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Code
Food Service Sanitation Code
The Manufacturing, Processing, Packing or Holding of Food
Processors of Fresh and Smoked Fish
Processors of Cacao Products and Confectionery
Soft Drink Manufacturers
Sanitary Vending of Food and Beverages
Salvage Warehouses and Stores for Foods, Alcoholic Liquors, Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Code
Section 2310-90 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law
Laboratory Service Fees
Certification and Operation of Environmental Laboratories
Newborn Metabolic Screening and Treatment Code
Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Manufactured Dairy Products
Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products