Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2794      — FINANCE-BRIDGE FUND

Last action — 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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a state subsidy program to help with health insurance premium costs.

This bill creates a program in Illinois to subsidize health insurance premiums after federal tax credits end. It allocates $75 million from a reserve fund to support this initiative.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from reduced health insurance premium costs through the proposed subsidy program.

Summary

Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall establish and administer a State subsidy program to offset some, if not all, of the costs associated with the expiration of the enhanced federal tax credits that subsidize health insurance premiums. Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act. Provides that the Governor shall direct the State Comptroller and the State Treasurer to set aside the sum of $75,000,000 from the Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursements and Governmental Emergencies (BRIDGE) Fund to fund that program. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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

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

  5. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 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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Subjects

taxation finance healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2794      do?
Amends the Department of Insurance Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Insurance shall establish and administer a State subsidy program to offset some, if not all, of the costs associated with the expiration of the enhanced federal tax credits that subsidize health insurance premiums. Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act. Provides that the Governor shall direct the State Comptroller and the State Treasurer to set aside the sum of $75,000,000 from the Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursements and Governmental Emergencies (BRIDGE) Fund to fund that program. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2794     ?
SB2794      is sponsored by Laura Fine (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2794     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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