Senator Darby Hills is focused on one clear goal: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. Below is a list of legislation she is sponsoring and co-sponsoring to advance these priorities and deliver real results for the families she serves.
Legislation Sen. Hills is working on to improve public health and consumer safety:
Public Health & Consumer Safety
SB3851 – Exempt Prescription Cancer Medicines From Sales Tax & Increase Local Government Revenue (Sponsor)
Exempts prescription medicines used for cancer treatment from state retail/excise taxes and increases local government distributive funding.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Establishes standards addressing toxic heavy metals in baby food products.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts certain food additives to improve consumer safety.
SB1288 – Food Handling Training Requirements (Co-Sponsor)
Updates food handling training standards to improve public health protections and workplace compliance.
SB0073 – Baby Food Toxic Heavy Metals (Co-Sponsor)
Sets standards and regulations to address and reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food products to improve infant health and consumer safety.
SB0093 – Prohibited Food Additives (Co-Sponsor)
Restricts or bans certain harmful food additives to strengthen consumer protections and improve food safety standards.
SB3833 – Medicaid Nursing Facility Access Adjustment (Co-Sponsor)
Increases Medicaid access adjustment payments for qualifying nursing facilities.
SB3871 – Foster Care Adoption Disclosure Requirements (Sponsor)
Requires adoptive parents to receive additional information regarding a child’s foster care placement history and development.
SB3945 – Online Age Verification for Harmful Material (Co-Sponsor)
Requires commercial websites containing harmful material for minors to implement age verification protections.
HB1754 – Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness Initiative (Senate Sponsor)
Requires public education and awareness efforts regarding alpha-gal syndrome and tick-borne illness diagnosis.
HB3409 – Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (Co-Sponsor)
Prohibits cosmetic products containing certain intentionally added harmful chemicals.
HB3605 – Genetic Testing & Cancer Screening Coverage (Co-Sponsor/Sponsor TBD)
Requires health insurance plans to cover qualifying genetic testing and cancer screenings.
HB4247 – Asthma Medication Access at Athletic Areas (Co-Sponsor)
Allows schools to keep asthma medication near athletic facilities and expands authorized emergency responders.
HB4328 – Smoke Detector Battery Safety Standards (Co-Sponsor)
Establishes updated smoke detector power and battery safety requirements.
SB2763 – ACA Premium Tax Deduction (Co-Sponsor)
Creates an income tax deduction for Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums and qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses.