SB2794

FINANCE-BRIDGE FUND

Introduced·1/13/26

Illinois SB2794 establishes a state subsidy program for health insurance premiums and creates the BRIDGE Fund to support it.

Illinois SB2794 amends the Department of Insurance Law to establish a state subsidy program for health insurance premiums. The bill creates the Budget Reserve for Immediate Disbursements and Governmental Emergencies (BRIDGE) Fund to support this program. The Governor is directed to set aside $75,000,000 from the BRIDGE Fund for this purpose. The Department of Insurance is authorized to adopt emergency rules to expedite implementation. The State Comptroller and State Treasurer are directed to transfer funds from the BRIDGE Fund to repay amounts previously transferred.

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Assignments Committee
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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026