Bill Status of SB 967   102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  HEALTHCARE-PREGNANT-POSTPARTUM

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Cristina Castro-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Mattie Hunter-Patricia Van Pelt and Ann Gillespie-Sara Feigenholtz

House Sponsors
(Rep. LaToya Greenwood-Mary E. Flowers-Camille Y. Lilly-Rita Mayfield-Robyn Gabel, Kelly M. Cassidy, David A. Welter, Lakesia Collins, Anne Stava-Murray, Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, Frances Ann Hurley, Nicholas K. Smith, Natalie A. Manley, Katie Stuart, Kambium Buckner, Lindsey LaPointe, Dagmara Avelar, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Lamont J. Robinson, Jr., La Shawn K. Ford, Jay Hoffman, Sonya M. Harper, Justin Slaughter and Joyce Mason)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  10/8/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0665

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
405 ILCS 20/0.1from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 300.1

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Community Mental Health Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
405 ILCS 20/0.1from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 300.1
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 375/6.11
20 ILCS 1305/10-23 new
20 ILCS 2310/2310-222
20 ILCS 2310/2310-470 new
55 ILCS 5/5-1069.3
65 ILCS 5/10-4-2.3
105 ILCS 5/10-22.3f
215 ILCS 5/356z.4b new
215 ILCS 5/356z.40 new
215 ILCS 125/5-3from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1411.2
215 ILCS 165/10from Ch. 32, par. 604
305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2
305 ILCS 5/5-5from Ch. 23, par. 5-5
305 ILCS 5/5-5.24
305 ILCS 5/5-18.10 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Improving Health Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to expand and update its maternal child health programs to serve any pregnant or postpartum individuals identified as high-risk using criteria established by a multi-agency working group. Contains other provisions. Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. In provisions regarding obstetric hemorrhage and hypertension training, requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that all birthing facilities have a written policy for providers and staff of obstetric medicine and of the emergency department and other staff that may care for pregnant or postpartum women. Requires the Department on or before June 1, 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and specified entities, to revise or add to the rules of the Maternal and Child Health Services Code that govern the High Risk Infant Follow-up, using current scientific and national and State outcomes data, to expand existing services to improve both maternal and infant outcomes overall and to reduce racial disparities in outcomes and services provided. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or qualified health plan that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall allow hospitals separate reimbursement for a long-acting reversible contraceptive device provided immediately postpartum in the inpatient hospital setting before hospital discharge. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after the amendatory Act's effective date shall provide coverage for pregnancy and newborn care in accordance with specified federal provisions regarding essential health benefits. Contains requirements for pregnancy and postpartum coverage benefits. Makes conforming changes in the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the School Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, on or after July 1, 2022, individuals who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions shall receive coverage for perinatal depression screenings for the 12-month period beginning on the last day of their pregnancy, subject to specified conditions. Provides that within 90 days of the amendatory Act's effective date, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek federal approval of a State Plan amendment to expand coverage for family planning services that includes presumptive eligibility to individuals whose income is at or below 208% of the federal poverty level. Provides that the Department shall establish a medical assistance program to cover a universal postpartum visit within the first 3 weeks after childbirth and a comprehensive visit within 4 to 12 weeks postpartum for persons who are otherwise eligible for medical assistance under specified provisions. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Governor Amendatory Veto Message
Recommends that coverage for specified family planning services including presumptive eligibility to individuals whose income is at or below 208% of the federal poverty level shall be effective beginning no later than December 1, 2022 (rather than beginning July 1, 2022).

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2021SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  2/25/2021SenateFirst Reading
  2/25/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/17/2021SenateAssigned to Executive
  3/24/2021SenateDo Pass Executive; 016-000-000
  3/24/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 25, 2021
  3/25/2021SenateSecond Reading
  3/25/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 13, 2021
  4/9/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  4/9/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/13/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health
  4/14/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  4/14/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  4/14/2021SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro
  4/20/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Health
  4/23/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 30, 2021
  4/30/2021SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 7, 2021
  5/7/2021SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 21, 2021
  5/10/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  5/10/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/11/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Health
  5/12/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Health; 013-000-000
  5/12/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  5/12/2021SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
  5/12/2021SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/12/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro
  5/12/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/12/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  5/12/2021SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/12/2021SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  5/12/2021HouseArrived in House
  5/12/2021HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
  5/12/2021HouseFirst Reading
  5/12/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/18/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5/19/2021HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 28, 2021
  5/19/2021HouseAssigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
  5/25/2021HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 012-000-000
  5/25/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  5/26/2021HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  5/26/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/26/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/27/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/27/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  5/27/2021SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/25/2021SenateSent to the Governor
  8/24/2021SenateGovernor Amendatory Veto
  8/31/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto
  8/31/2021SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Sen. Cristina Castro
  8/31/2021SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Assignments
  8/31/2021SenateAmendatory Veto Motion - Approved for Consideration Assignments
  8/31/2021Senate3/5 Vote Required
  8/31/2021SenateAccept Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 056-000-000
  8/31/2021HouseArrived in House
  8/31/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto
  8/31/2021HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Filed Accept Amendatory Veto Rep. LaToya Greenwood
  8/31/2021HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  8/31/2021HouseAmendatory Veto Motion - Accept Motion Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000
  8/31/2021HouseAccept Amendatory Veto - House Passed 109-000-000
  8/31/2021SenateBoth Houses Accepted Amendatory Veto
  9/9/2021SenateReturned to Governor for Certification
  10/8/2021SenateGovernor Certifies Changes
  10/8/2021SenateEffective Date October 8, 2021
  10/8/2021SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0665

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