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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Newborn Screening Act Changes, amends existing law to allow for an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, starting July 1, 2026, to be deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specific purposes, and also expands newborn screening to include hearing conditions. It clarifies that these changes do not override or preempt any provisions of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, and limits certain provisions to hearing screenings. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes across several other Illinois laws, including the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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