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SB3756 • 2026
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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Full Text of SB3756 Home Legislation Full Text SB3756 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 SB3756 Introduced 2/5/2026, by Sen. Graciela Guzmán SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: 20 ILCS 1305/10-13 new Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program Act. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer, subject to appropriations, the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program to provide direct cash assistance to eligible participants by July 1, 2026. Defines "participant" to mean any individual who gives birth in Illinois while enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid through Moms and Babies. Permits the Department to adopt any rules necessary to implement the NEST Program. Provides that program participants shall receive a $1,500 lump sum payment in or around the third trimester of pregnancy, prior to delivery; and a $500 monthly cash payment for the first 6 months following delivery. Requires the Department to submit reports to the General Assembly on a biennial basis that summarizes (1) the number of program participants and distribution across the State, (2) outcomes related to maternal and child health, housing stability, and economic security, or other outcomes identified by the Department in collaboration with stakeholders, and (3) recommendations for program improvements or additional populations beyond Medicaid enrollment to include as participants. Provides that cash disbursements made to participants under the NEST Program shall be considered "guaranteed income" as described in the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act for purposes of determining eligibility for assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective immediately. LRB104 19481 KTG 32929 b A BILL FOR SB3756 LRB104 19481 KTG 32929 b 1 AN ACT concerning State government. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 1. Reference to Act. This Act may be referred to as 5 the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) Program 6 Act. 7 Section 5. The Department of Human Services Act is amended 8 by adding Section 10-13 as follows: 9 (20 ILCS 1305/10-13 new) 10 Sec. 10-13. Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer 11 Program. 12 (a) Findings and declaration of policy. The General 13 Assembly finds the following: 14 (1) All mothers and babies deserve to start their 15 lives together with dignity, stability, and the resources 16 they need for health and well-being. 17 (2) Financial support during pregnancy and in the 18 first year of a baby's life improves health outcomes for 19 both mother and child. 20 (3) Medicaid covers approximately half of all births 21 in Illinois, underscoring the State's role in ensuring 22 equitable and effective maternal and infant care. SB3756 - 2 - LRB104 19481 KTG 32929 b 1 (4) Lump sum and monthly direct supports to new 2 mothers have been shown to improve maternal and child 3 health, strengthen family stability, and reduce financial 4 stress during the most critical time of a baby's life. 5 (5) Illinois is committed to supporting new mothers 6 and their children through innovative and effective 7 programs that address health and economic disparities. 8 (6) The NEST Program aims to improve outcomes for 9 families by focusing on specific goals, including: 10 enhancing maternal and child health outcomes; promoting 11 housing and economic stability; reducing involvement in 12 the child welfare and criminal justice systems; and 13 providing critical support to caregivers. 14 (b) Definitions. As used in this Section: 15 "Department" means the Department of Human Services. 16 "Medicaid" means medical assistance provided under Article 17 V of the Illinois Public Aid Code as authorized under Section 18 1902 of the Social Security Act. 19 "Participant" means any individual who gives birth in 20 Illinois while enrolled in or eligible for Medicaid through 21 Moms and Babies. 22 "Stakeholders" means stakeholders that include, but are 23 not limited to, other State departments, hospitals, birthing 24 centers, healthcare providers, advocates for maternal health, 25 advocates for child welfare, advocates for housing support, 26 and advocates for economic justice, early childhood providers, SB3756 - 3 - LRB104 19481 KTG 32929 b 1 and advocates for food security. 2 (c) Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer Program. 3 Subject to appropriation, the Department shall establish and 4 administer the Illinois Newborn Equity Support Transfer (NEST) 5 Program to provide direct cash assistance to eligible 6 participants by July 1, 2026. The Department may adopt any 7 rules necessary to implement the program. 8 (d) Disbursement. A participant shall receive: 9 (1) A lump sum payment of $1,500 provided in or around 10 the third trimester of pregnancy, prior to delivery. 11 (2) A monthly cash payment of $500 for the first 6 12 months following delivery. The monthly disbursements begin 13 the first day after the date of delivery. 14 (e) Reporting. The Department, in consultation or 15 partnership with stakeholders, shall submit reports to the 16 General Assembly on a biennial basis summarizing: 17 (1) the number of program participants and 18 distribution across the State; 19 (2) outcomes related to maternal and child health, 20 housing stability, and economic security, or other 21 outcomes identified by the Department in collaboration 22 with stakeholders; and 23 (3) recommendations for program improvements or 24 additional populations beyond Medicaid enrollment to 25 include as participants, including, but not limited to, by 26 socio-economic status, geographic impact goals, or other SB3756 - 4 - LRB104 19481 KTG 32929 b 1 identifiers. 2 (f) Public aid income exemption. For all intents and 3 purposes, disbursements made to participants under the NEST 4 Program shall be considered "guaranteed income" as described 5 in Section 5 of the Hospital Uninsured Patient Discount Act 6 for purposes of determining eligibility for assistance under 7 the Illinois Public Aid Code. 8 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 9 becoming law. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. Read About Cookies ILGA.GOV 2026 ILGA.gov | All Rights Reserved | ADA | Disclaimers | Learn This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. 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