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IL HB5036
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Fritts
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AI Summary
- Allows married couples who are both State employees eligible for group health insurance to enroll one spouse as a dependent of the other instead of maintaining separate coverage
- Requires both spouses to submit an attestation to the Department of Central Management Services confirming their election and must remain married for the dependent status to continue
- Employee who elects dependent status forfeits their individual member rights under the State group health benefits program for the duration of that election
- Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, specifically Sections 3, 8, 9, and 10, to modify definitions of "dependent" and "member" and adjust contribution requirements accordingly
Legislative Description
STATE GROUP INS-DEPENDENTS
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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