SB3473 — MEDICAID-SAFETY-NET HOSPITALS
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
Extends eligibility for certain hospitals to be classified as Safety-Net Hospitals.
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to extend the eligibility period for hospitals to qualify as Safety-Net Hospitals. It applies to hospitals that would have qualified for specific rate years starting from October 2011 or October 2012.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: This means that qualifying hospitals can continue to serve vulnerable communities by maintaining their Safety-Net status.
Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Extends the period of eligibility within which a hospital, that would have qualified for the rate year beginning October 1, 2011 or October 1, 2012, shall be a Safety-Net Hospital. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Read SB3473 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
Sponsors
- Mike Simmons · Primary
- Ram Villivalam · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Mike Simmons Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Ram Villivalam Democrat
Not signed on (181)
181 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 181 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB3473 do?
- Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Extends the period of eligibility within which a hospital, that would have qualified for the rate year beginning October 1, 2011 or October 1, 2012, shall be a Safety-Net Hospital. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB3473 ?
- SB3473 is sponsored by Mike Simmons (Democrat) and Ram Villivalam (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB3473 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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