MEDICAID-SICKLE CELL DISEASE Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-Christopher Belt 2/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026 305 ILCS 5/5-5Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides medical assistance coverage for sickle cell disease (rather than sickle cell anemia). 1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services 2/18/2026SenateDo Pass Health and Human Services; 010-000-000 2/18/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026 2/18/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 2/25/2026SenateSecond Reading 2/25/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026 3/2/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/2/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/3/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services 3/11/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 010-000-000