Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB3741      — NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill amends the Newborn Screening Act to introduce a new screening fee for newborns.

This bill changes the Newborn Screening Act by adding an additional fee for newborn screenings starting in 2026. It also ensures that it does not alter existing laws related to hearing detection.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families will need to budget for an additional $45 fee for newborn screenings starting in 2026.

Summary

Amends the Newborn Screening Act. Changes the title of the Act and the short title. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, determined by the Department by rule, may be collected and deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to override, replace, preempt, or supersede any provision, requirement, or other duty or prohibition under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. Limits the application of certain provisions to hearing screenings and makes technical and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3741      do?
Amends the Newborn Screening Act. Changes the title of the Act and the short title. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, determined by the Department by rule, may be collected and deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to override, replace, preempt, or supersede any provision, requirement, or other duty or prohibition under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. Limits the application of certain provisions to hearing screenings and makes technical and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3741     ?
SB3741      is sponsored by Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), and Karina Villa (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3741     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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