SB2817Introduced in the Senate
MEDICAL RESIDENCY GRANTS
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Expanding Medical Residency Opportunities in Illinois Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a grant program to provide funding for medical residency positions not funded by certain federal or other funding sources and to provide startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. Provides for procedures, criteria, and other requirements for the grant program. Creates the Medical Residency Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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