Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 2799 — GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY

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

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill restricts insurers from using genetic information for underwriting health insurance.

This legislation amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to prevent health insurers from denying coverage or adjusting premiums based on genetic information. It applies to all relevant insurance policies starting January 1, 2027.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You will be protected from coverage denial or increased premiums based on your genetic information.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026

  5. Do Pass Insurance; 012-000-000

  6. Assigned to Insurance

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Insurance

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Republican 4001
Total 12002
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting
Steve McClure Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2799?
SB 2799 is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat) and David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2799?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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