HB4207
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What this bill does
Amends the Accident and Health Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2028 shall cover a medically necessary coronary calcium scan and scoring every 36 months for individuals over the age of 40. Defines "coronary calcium scan and scoring". 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 Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Effective January 1, 2027.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 57 days ago · PENDING
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Bills sponsored by Yolonda Morris advance 9% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
26 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| Abdul Moiz Hafiz | On behalf of American College of Cardiology Illinois Chapter | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Amy Brownell | Ascension Health | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Amy Schultz | Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Azmey Matarieh | Na | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Benjamin Freed | Northwestern Medicine | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Beth Quick-Andrews | Illinois Chapter American College of Cardiology | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Cedrick Mutebi | Northwestern | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Dan Johnson | Lobbying for Improvements | American College of Cardiology - Illinois Chapter | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
| Dave Chua | Advocate Cardiology | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
| Dr Judy Jarnigan | Ascension Health | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Elsayed Mohamed | Chicago Cardiology Institute | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Eugenia Gianos | Northwell Health | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| John Wilkins | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Julianna Fajardo | Chicago Cardiology Institute | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Krista Mohamed | Majmudar Allergy | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Lubna Choudhury | Northwestern Medicine | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Momin Siddique | Southern Illinois University | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Ron Blankstein | BWH | On behalf of the CV imaging council of the American College of Cardiology | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
| Shadi Halabi | Powers Health | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Solomon Sager | Chicago Cardiology Institute | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Sunil Patel | NA | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Therese Guida | Chicago Cardiology Institute | Proponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 | |
| Austin Mejdrich | IL Dept. of Insurance | IL Dept. of Insurance | Opponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
| Dana Stoerger | Central Management Services | Central Management Services | Opponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
| Jane Thompson | self | Opponent | Insurance | 2026-02-17 |
Action History
10 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-11 — Assigned toInsurance Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-11-20 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Yolonda Morris House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2026-01-14 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2026-01-20 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tom Weber Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. La Shawn K. Ford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Assigned toInsurance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |