Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

SB3756      — DHS-NEST PROGRAM

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

Not enough signal yet to read this bill's trajectory — we surface a likelihood only once there's real movement (stage, sponsorship, committee, or votes) to point to.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill establishes the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program for cash assistance to eligible new mothers.

The Illinois NEST Program will provide cash assistance to individuals giving birth while enrolled in Medicaid. Participants will receive a lump sum payment and monthly payments after delivery to support maternal and child health.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with eligible new mothers will receive financial support during pregnancy and the early months of their child's life.

Summary

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer, subject to appropriations, the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program to provide direct cash assistance to eligible participants by July 1, 2026. Defines "participant" to mean any individual who gives birth in Illinois while enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid through Moms and Babies. Permits the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement the NEST Program. Provides that program participants shall receive a $1,500 lump sum payment in or around the third trimester of pregnancy, prior to delivery; and a $500 monthly cash payment for the first 6 months following delivery. Requires the Department to submit reports to the General Assembly on a biennial basis that summarizes (1) the number of program participants and distribution across the State, (2) outcomes related to maternal and child health, housing stability, and economic security, or other outcomes identified by the Department in collaboration with stakeholders, and (3) recommendations for program improvements or additional populations beyond Medicaid enrollment to include as participants. Provides that cash disbursements made to participants under the NEST Program shall be considered "guaranteed income" as described in the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act for purposes of determining eligibility for assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB3756 on the official Illinois source →

Action History

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

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

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

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

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

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

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  11. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 176 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

public-safety housing healthcare labor
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does SB3756      do?
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer, subject to appropriations, the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program to provide direct cash assistance to eligible participants by July 1, 2026. Defines "participant" to mean any individual who gives birth in Illinois while enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid through Moms and Babies. Permits the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement the NEST Program. Provides that program participants shall receive a $1,500 lump sum payment in or around the third trimester of pregnancy, prior to delivery; and a $500 monthly cash payment for the first 6 months following delivery. Requires the Department to submit reports to the General Assembly on a biennial basis that summarizes (1) the number of program participants and distribution across the State, (2) outcomes related to maternal and child health, housing stability, and economic security, or other outcomes identified by the Department in collaboration with stakeholders, and (3) recommendations for program improvements or additional populations beyond Medicaid enrollment to include as participants. Provides that cash disbursements made to participants under the NEST Program shall be considered "guaranteed income" as described in the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act for purposes of determining eligibility for assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3756     ?
SB3756      is sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), and Karina Villa (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3756     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB3756     ?
Track SB3756      free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB3756     

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB3756     

Last checked for changes 4 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →