Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 7 — MEDICAID-DOULA-MIDWIFE SERVICE

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires services provided by community midwives, doulas, and breastfeeding peer counselors to be covered and reimbursed under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  4. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. To Medicaid & Managed Care Subcommittee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  11. Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

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0 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (176)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7 do?
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires services provided by community midwives, doulas, and breastfeeding peer counselors to be covered and reimbursed under the medical assistance program for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 7?
HB 7 is sponsored by Mary E. Flowers, Anne Stava (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), LaToya Greenwood, Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), and Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 7?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 7?
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