HB4606

Illinois HB4606 establishes a statewide universal newborn home visiting program to promote the well-being of newborns and their families.

HB4606 mandates the Illinois Department of Human Services to design, implement, and maintain a statewide program offering voluntary short-term universal newborn home visiting services. These services aim to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of newborns and their parents or caregivers. The program includes at least one visit within the first three weeks after the newborn's discharge from the hospital, with additional visits determined by clinical judgment. Services are offered at no cost and without negative consequences for declining participation.