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IL SB1237

IL SB1237
$PUBLIC HEALTH-CLINICS


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Introduced
01/24/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Appropriates $9,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for continued funding to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. Effective July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $9 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Public Health specifically to provide continued funding to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. The funding is intended to support grants and expenses for free and charitable clinics that serve uninsured or underinsured individuals with various health needs. These clinics can use the funds to provide a wide range of healthcare services, including medical, behavioral, and oral health care, as well as health education, screening and testing, medication support, disease prevention, and vaccination services. The bill specifies an effective date of July 1, 2025, and the appropriation can be used for the total amount or a portion thereof as needed to support these critical healthcare services for vulnerable populations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (on 07/02/2025)

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