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IL SB3741
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mattie Hunter
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AI Summary
- Renames the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to the Newborn Screening Act, effective immediately
- Authorizes an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45 beginning July 1, 2026, to be determined by the Department of Public Health through administrative rule
- Deposits the additional fee revenue into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes
- Clarifies that the Act does not override or supersede requirements under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act
- Makes conforming changes to the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law, Illinois Procurement Code, Illinois Public Aid Code, and Genetic Information Privacy Act
Legislative Description
NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations - Health and Human Services3/3/2026
Assignments3/2/2026
Appropriations - Health and Human Services2/24/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
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