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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to design, implement, and maintain a statewide program to provide voluntary short-term universal newborn home visiting services to all Illinois families with newborn infants for the purpose of promoting the physical, mental, and social well-being of newborn infants and their parents or caregivers. Requires the Department to: (i) consider recommendations from the Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grant report when adopting rules to implement the universal newborn home visiting program; and (ii) consult, coordinate, and collaborate with specified stakeholders when designing the universal newborn home visiting program. Contains provisions concerning grant awards for the establishment or expansion of local universal newborn home visiting programs; criteria for the selection of eligible service models; program requirements; program data collection and reporting; and other matters. Effective July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) to establish and run a statewide, voluntary program offering short-term home visits to all families with newborn infants, starting July 1, 2027. The program aims to support the physical, mental, and social well-being of both newborns and their parents or caregivers by providing evidence-based assessments, education on infant health risks, and connections to community resources. DHS will consider recommendations from a federal grant report (Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems grant) when creating rules for this program and will collaborate with various stakeholders, including hospitals, community organizations, and other state agencies, during its design. The bill also outlines provisions for awarding grants to local programs, setting criteria for approved service models, and requires data collection and reporting on the program's effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Laura Faver Dias (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Last Action
House Human Services Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/25/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building) (on 02/25/2026)
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