CMS-DHFS-ACA PROTECTIONS Senate SponsorsSen. Sue Rezin and Mattie Hunter House Sponsors(Rep. Joyce Mason-Jonathan Carroll-Daniel Didech-Robyn Gabel-Bob Morgan, Karina Villa, Michelle Mussman, Justin Slaughter, Diane Pappas, Carol Ammons, Thaddeus Jones, Kathleen Willis, Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., Mary E. Flowers, Mary Edly-Allen, Delia C. Ramirez, Deb Conroy, Fred Crespo and Elizabeth Hernandez) 10/30/2019SenateTotal Veto Stands 5 ILCS 375/6.16 new215 ILCS 5/356z.33 new305 ILCS 5/5-36 newAmends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Prohibits the State from applying for any federal waiver that would reduce or eliminate any protection or coverage required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was in effect on January 1, 2017, including, but not limited to, any protection for persons with pre-existing conditions and coverage for services identified as essential health benefits under the ACA. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Prohibits the State from applying for any federal waiver that would permit an individual or group health insurance plan to reduce or eliminate any protection or coverage required under the ACA that was in effect on January 1, 2017, including, but not limited to, any protection for persons with pre-existing conditions and coverage for services identified as essential health benefits under the ACA. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Prohibits the State or an agency of the executive branch from applying for any federal Medicaid waiver that would result in more restrictive standards, methodologies, procedures, or other requirements than those that were in effect in Illinois as of January 1, 2017 for the Medical Assistance Program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, or any other medical assistance program in Illinois operating under any existing federal waiver authorized by specified provisions of the Social Security Act. Provides that the State or an agency of the executive branch may apply for such a waiver only if granted authorization by the General Assembly through joint resolution. Effective immediately. 2/15/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin 2/15/2019SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2019SenateAssigned to Insurance 3/13/2019SenatePostponed - Insurance 3/20/2019SenateDo Pass Insurance; 013-000-000 3/20/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019 3/27/2019SenateSecond Reading 3/27/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 28, 2019 4/4/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/4/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000 4/4/2019HouseArrived in House 4/8/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/9/2019HouseFirst Reading 4/9/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/24/2019HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas 5/2/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 5/3/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones 5/3/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 5/3/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech 5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. 5/8/2019HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-005-000 5/8/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen 5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez 5/9/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 5/16/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/16/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/17/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 5/17/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 5/23/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-041-000 5/23/2019SenatePassed Both Houses 5/23/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel 5/23/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan 6/21/2019SenateSent to the Governor 7/26/2019SenateGovernor Vetoed 10/28/2019SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto October 29, 2019 10/29/2019SenateMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Sen. Sue Rezin 10/30/2019Senate3/5 Vote Required 10/30/2019SenateOverride Governor Veto - Senate Lost 027-023-001 10/30/2019SenateTotal Veto Stands