MEDICAID-NONCITIZENS Senate SponsorsSen. Graciela Guzmán and Mark L. Walker 3/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 305 ILCS 5/5-2from Ch. 23, par. 5-2Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Expands medical assistance coverage to certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens. Sets income guidelines for qualifying persons age 19 through 64 and income guidelines for persons 65 years of age or older. Removes a provision permitting medical assistance coverage for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date, if otherwise eligible. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 3/3/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 3/25/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker