IL HB1779 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 50-10)
Status: Passed on July 30 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-07-30 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0203
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022 shall include coverage for biomarker testing. Provides that biomarker testing shall be covered and conducted in an efficient manner to provide the most complete range of results to the patient's health care provider without requiring multiple biopsies, biospecimen samples, or other delays or disruptions in patient care. Provides that biomarker testing must be covered for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, or ongoing monitoring of an enrollee's disease or condition when the test is supported by medical and scientific evidence. Provides that when coverage of biomarker testing for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, or ongoing monitoring of any medical condition is restricted for use by health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, or health maintenance organizations, the patient and prescribing practitioner shall have access to a clear, readily accessible, and convenient processes to request an exception, and the process shall be made readily accessible on the insurer's website. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". 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, the Limited Health Service Organization Act, the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code.

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Title

INS-BIOMARKER TESTING

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-05-25 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 58 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-04-14 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 112 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-07-30HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0203
2021-07-30HouseEffective Date January 1, 2022
2021-07-30HouseGovernor Approved
2021-06-23HouseSent to the Governor
2021-05-26SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
2021-05-25HousePassed Both Houses
2021-05-25SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
2021-05-24SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor
2021-05-21SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
2021-05-14SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2021
2021-05-14SenateSecond Reading
2021-05-13SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
2021-05-13SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2021
2021-05-13SenateDo Pass Insurance; 011-000-000
2021-05-06SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2021-05-06SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
2021-05-06SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
2021-05-05SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
2021-05-05SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
2021-05-05SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
2021-05-04SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
2021-05-04SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2021-05-04SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
2021-05-04SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2021-05-04SenateAssigned to Insurance
2021-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
2021-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
2021-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2021-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
2021-05-03SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
2021-04-29SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
2021-04-29SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
2021-04-15SenateReferred to Assignments
2021-04-15SenateFirst Reading
2021-04-15SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
2021-04-15SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
2021-04-15SenateArrive in Senate
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Ness
2021-04-14HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
2021-04-14HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
2021-04-13HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-13HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-08HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2021-03-26HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2021-03-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
2021-03-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2021-03-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
2021-03-26HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
2021-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
2021-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2021-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
2021-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
2021-03-26HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood
2021-03-25HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 019-000-000
2021-03-25HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Insurance Committee; by Voice Vote
2021-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
2021-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
2021-03-25HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2021-03-23HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee
2021-03-21HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2021-03-21HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
2021-03-09HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee
2021-02-17HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2021-02-17HouseFirst Reading
2021-02-16HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

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ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
2155356z.43New CodeSee Bill Text

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