# Illinois SB2886: GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER

Illinois SB2886, GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Bill Cunningham (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-07-24 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0642) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2886
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Last action: 2026-07-24, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0642
- Sponsor: Bill Cunningham (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Subjects: assignments, judiciary, judiciary - civil
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (186 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Bill Cunningham (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Amy Briel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Camille Y. Lilly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emil Jones, III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lakesia Collins (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura Ellman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura Fine (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lilian Jiménez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mark L. Walker (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maurice A. West, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael E. Hastings (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Napoleon Harris III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-22 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 101 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-06 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; | pass | 19 | 0 |   |
| 2026-04-16 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 57 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-19 | Senate | Do Pass Judiciary; | pass | 9 | 0 |   |

## Actions (48)

- 2026-07-24: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0642 (Senate)
- 2026-07-24: Effective Date January 1, 2027 (Senate)
- 2026-07-24: Governor Approved (Senate)
- 2026-06-18: Sent to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason (House)
- 2026-05-22: Passed Both Houses (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-20: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (House)
- 2026-05-19: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-19: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-08: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty (House)
- 2026-05-07: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (House)
- 2026-05-06: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-06: Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000 (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee (House)
- 2026-04-17: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-17: First Reading (House)
- 2026-04-17: Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II (House)
- 2026-04-17: Arrived in House (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III (Senate)
- 2026-04-16: Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 (Senate)
- 2026-04-15: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins (Senate)
- 2026-04-14: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman (Senate)
- 2026-02-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-02-19: Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000 (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham (Senate)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886enr.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886enr.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2886.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2886-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).