Healthcare

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 7, 2026

SB 2945: VEH-OSF CHILD HOSPITAL PLATE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly funds OSF Children's Hospital through license plate fees ($10/$23 per decal), advancing hospital infrastructure support.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 7, 2026

SB 3076: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISABILITY

Amends the Public Employee Disability Act. Provides that, for purposes of provisions in the Act concerning disability benefits, "eligible employee" includes any part-time or full-time county correctional officer or any other full-time or part-time employee of a county sheriff. Provides that, when an eligible employee suffers an injury in the line of duty that causes the employee to be unable to perform the employee's duties, the employing public entity shall continue to provide health insurance benefits on the same terms and conditions as were in effect immediately prior to the injury.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires public entities to continue health insurance for injured county employees, protecting existing coverage under disability benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands disability benefits to include correctional officers with mandatory health insurance continuation for work-related injuries, strengthening worker protections under Labor & Employment.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4862: SCH CD-STAFF MENTAL HEALTH

Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to publish on its website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for educators and local policymakers to prevent and address secondary traumatic stress in the workforce. Provides that, by January 1, 2028, each school district must adopt policies and procedures that incorporate the following elements: (1) a commitment to support mental health in the workplace; (2) the establishment of a district-wide workforce mental health committee; (3) regular assessment of district-level and school-level implementation of the policies and procedures that includes input from the workforce; and (4) the provision of appropriate resources and training to schools and staff for continuous improvement. Provides for amending and reviewing policies and procedures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to adopt mental health policies for educators, directly supporting teacher well-being and retention per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school districts to adopt mental health workplace policies, directly supporting mental health services for educators per bill's requirements.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates school districts to adopt mental health workplace policies, advancing educator well-being and workplace safety standards per bill's requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5193: EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning when EMS personnel may contact Online Medical Control or an EMS Medical Director or Emergency Communications Registered Nurse to request bypass or diversion of the closest emergency department and request transport to the closest or appropriate EMS System-approved mental health facility, removes the requirement that the patient must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barrier for EMS to divert patients to mental health facilities regardless of drug/alcohol use, improving access to mental health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4982: PHARMACIES-9-8-8 INFORMATION

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that every licensed pharmacy directly serving patients at a physical location shall conspicuously post a sign provided by the Department of Human Services that contains the following: (i) a statement that the Department of Human Services runs a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; (ii) the Lifeline number; and (iii) any other information the Department of Human Services deems appropriate. Provides that the sign shall be printed in color ink or displayed electronically in color, measure at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, and be posted at either a cashier counter or a waiting area that is clearly visible to patients. Requires licensed pharmacies that do not maintain a physical location that directly serves patients to include a copy of the sign with any dispensed prescriptions. Provides that the sign shall also be available to download on the Department of Human Services's website.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates pharmacies to display Suicide Lifeline information, increasing access to mental health crisis support services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 4934: VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a decal to be issued for sickle cell anemia awareness. Provides that a $25 fee for original issuance shall be paid with $10 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that a $25 fee for renewal shall be paid with $23 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund, from which all money shall be paid as grants to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund from fees, directing $10/$23 to health awareness funding, supporting condition-specific health initiatives.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5446: EMS-RURAL STAFFING-PART-TIME

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall allow for an alternative rural staffing model for vehicle service providers that serve a rural or semi-rural population of 10,000 or fewer inhabitants and exclusively use volunteers, paid-on-call, or part-time employees, or a combination thereof (now, the use of part-time employees is not an option). Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows flexible rural EMS staffing (part-time/volunteers), improving access to emergency healthcare services in underserved areas with 10k population or less.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 5494: STROKE CARE MODERNIZATION

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Replaces references to Primary Stroke Centers with Stroke Centers. Provides that a hospital that no longer meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for Stroke Centers, loses its Stroke Center certification, or has any change to its designation level shall notify the Department of Public Health and the Regional EMS Advisory Committee within 5 business days. Requires the Department to consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee for the adoption or deletion of approved stroke designation levels. Provides that the approved stroke designation levels shall coincide with the stroke designation levels recognized by Department-approved certifying bodies. Requires the Department to establish reporting requirements for designated Stroke Centers to capture information using new or existing electronic reporting tools for statewide data collection and certification purposes. Removes provisions concerning previous Stroke Center designations. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to maintain evidence-based stroke center standards and notify authorities of changes, ensuring quality care continuity and accountability in stroke services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 31, 2026

SB 3509: INS CD-BIOMARKER TESTING

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions concerning biomarker testing: makes changes to defined terms; requires applicable health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to update and make publicly available medical policies and coverage guidelines within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act; provides that, if a health insurer or nonprofit health service plan denies a claim for coverage of testing that is supported by any specified evidence, the insurer or nonprofit health service plan shall provide to the requesting entity specific written justification explaining in detail why the claim for coverage was denied as it pertains to the individual for whom the test was ordered; sets forth provisions concerning utilization review and prior authorization; provides that the Department of Insurance may conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure entity compliance; and makes other changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to cover biomarker testing when supported by evidence, preventing claim denials and improving patient access to necessary medical services.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Illinois · Senate Jul 31, 2026

SB 3434: DHS-COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES

Amends the Community Services Act. Adds community day services to the list of service categories covered under the Act. Defines "community day services" to mean a Home and Community-Based Waiver day program that is certified by the Department of Human Services and provides assistance with gaining, maintaining, or improving skills and functioning to individuals with developmental disabilities. Makes conforming changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds community day services under DHS and Mental Health Acts, expanding coverage for developmental disability support within healthcare framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare