SB3741 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2310/2310-90  was 20 ILCS 2310/55.09
30 ILCS 500/1-10  
305 ILCS 5/5-5  
410 ILCS 240/Act title  
410 ILCS 240/0.01  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4902.9
410 ILCS 240/2  from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4904
410 ILCS 513/30  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments