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This bill appropriates $5 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to provide grants to small businesses for enhancing their security. The grants are specifically designed to help small businesses develop capabilities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to potential terrorist threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. By allocating these funds, the bill aims to support small businesses in improving their safety and resilience against potential security risks. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and the agencies time to prepare for implementing the grant program. The funding will enable small businesses to invest in security improvements such as protective equipment, safety training, emergency response planning, or physical security enhancements that can help them better protect themselves and their employees in the event of a terrorist-related incident.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1318&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104