HB3248Introduced in the House
INS CD-LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Introduced by Lilian Jimenez, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that any group or individual policy of accident or health insurance or a managed care plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after January 1, 2027 shall provide coverage for laser hair removal if the procedure is prescribed medical treatment in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical care. Provides that the coverage shall apply to individuals with conditions including, but not limited to, body dysmorphia, hidradentis suppreativa, polycystic ovary syndrome, or other similar skin conditions. Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid code to require coverage under those provisions.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0289
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
76
Yes
39
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 011-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 011-004-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 071-042-002
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 11, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Assigned to Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Insurance; 008-005-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 22, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 037-019-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Insurance Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Insurance Committee; 011-005-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 076-039-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0289
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