SB0069

INS CODE-RIDING THERAPY

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Illinois SB0069 mandates coverage for hippotherapy and therapeutic riding in health insurance policies.

Illinois SB0069 amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require coverage for hippotherapy and therapeutic riding in health insurance policies. Hippotherapy is defined as physical, occupational, or speech therapy using a therapy horse, while therapeutic riding involves horseback riding lessons for individuals with disabilities. These provisions apply to group or individual policies amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the bill's effective date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

78 Yea

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33 Nay

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3 Not Voting

DRD

Calendar

May 6, 2025

2:00 PM

Insurance Committee Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Insurance Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0068