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IL HB5255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Camille Lilly

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid coverage terminology from "sickle cell anemia" to "sickle cell disease"
  • Broadens coverage to include diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of sickle cell disease conditions, not just sickle cell anemia
  • Introduced by Representative Camille Y. Lilly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)
  • Modifies Section 5-5 of the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/5-5) which governs medical services covered under the state's medical assistance program

Legislative Description

MEDICAID-SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

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