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SB3741Introduced in the Senate

NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mattie Hunter, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Newborn Screening Act. Changes the title of the Act and the short title. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, determined by the Department by rule, may be collected and deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to override, replace, preempt, or supersede any provision, requirement, or other duty or prohibition under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. Limits the application of certain provisions to hearing screenings and makes technical and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  13. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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