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Yes: 151 • No: 41
IllinoisSB1560104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
MENTAL HLTH-KIDS-BEACON
Sponsored By: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentseducationmental health & addiction
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
More mental health help for youth
The Family Support Program now serves youth under 18 and young adults ages 18–25. Services include all Medicaid community-based mental health treatments and the program’s own services. Getting Family Support services does not make you a Medicaid member unless you qualify and enroll, and the program is not a guaranteed entitlement. The program must use an HFS‑approved assessment, trauma‑informed and individualized care, and include parents in planning for youth. The state updates rules and finishes these changes within eight months after adopting the new rules.
Screening before Medicaid psych hospital stays
Before Medicaid pays for a child's psychiatric hospital stay, the state requires a screening and assessment. The check looks at whether outpatient care is appropriate and available. The Department sets how the screening and any needed community supports get paid.
Care grants move to state health agency, seek federal match
The Individual Care Grant program moves from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. All funds, staff, rules, and records transfer to HFS, and the shift must finish within six months after the law takes effect. HFS also seeks federal Medicaid matching funds for eligible Care Grant spending under Section 1905(h) to bring in more money.
State can cut Medicaid provider pay
Starting July 1, 2012, the state can lower payment rates for services it pays under HFS programs. If you run a health care practice paid by HFS, your reimbursements can be cut. The law does not list exact new rates.
Annual mental health checks in schools
Beginning in the 2027–2028 school year, public schools must offer one mental health screening each year to students in grades 3–12. This applies only in years when the State gives districts a free tool that lets students self-report. Districts can ask the State Board of Education for more time to start.
Hospitals get training to connect families
The state makes a voluntary, recorded training for hospital social workers and clinicians on how to connect families to BEACON and related programs. The training is posted online. HFS works with child welfare and the state mental health division to carry out the new screening, assessment, and funding rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Mary Gill
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michael J. Kelly
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Terra Costa Howard
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2025
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed
Yes: 72 • No: 36
House vote • 5/1/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee;
Yes: 14 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/11/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 52 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Do Pass as Amended Education;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0032
8/4/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
7/31/2025SenateGovernor Approved
7/31/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0032
7/31/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
7/31/2025SenateGovernor Approved
7/31/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2025SenateAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
5/21/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 072-036-000
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
5/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
5/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/16/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
5/1/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
5/1/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/1/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2
Senate Amendment 3