HB5036 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

STATE GROUP INS-DEPENDENTS
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Bradley Fritts
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 375/3  from Ch. 127, par. 523
5 ILCS 375/8  from Ch. 127, par. 528
5 ILCS 375/9  from Ch. 127, par. 529
5 ILCS 375/10  from Ch. 127, par. 530
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Provides that if both spouses are eligible covered members and are employees under the State Employees Article of the Illinois Pension Code, then one spouse may enroll the other spouse as an eligible dependent if: (1) both spouses provide to the Department of Central Management Services, upon the request of the Department of Central Management Services, an attestation that the member and the member's spouse have elected for the spouse to be enrolled as a dependent; and (2) the spouses continue to be married. Provides that upon electing to enroll in the program of group health benefits as an eligible dependent under the amendatory provisions, a member forfeits his or her rights as a member under the Act with respect to the program of group health benefits during the period when that election is in effect. Makes conforming changes to the definition of "dependent" and provisions concerning contributions.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee