MEDICAL RESIDENCY GRANTS Senate SponsorsSen. Ram Villivalam and Graciela Guzmán 3/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services New Act30 ILCS 105/5.1038 newCreates the Expanding Medical Residency Opportunities in Illinois Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a grant program to provide funding for medical residency positions not funded by certain federal or other funding sources and to provide startup funding for entities that wish to establish a residency program. Provides for procedures, criteria, and other requirements for the grant program. Creates the Medical Residency Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 3/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026