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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Auditor General to conduct a post audit of all accounts and transactions of the Department of Human Services to determine the total amount in public funds the Department has expended since January 1, 2018 (the effective date of Public Act 100-538) to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services. Provides that Department expenditures subject to examination under the audit include: any grant amounts awarded to nonprofit agencies and organizations in accordance with the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services; and any funds used to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services provided under the Medical Assistance Program. Provides that the Auditor General may request the cooperation of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to assist in obtaining any information needed to complete the audit. Provides that upon completion of the post audit, the Auditor General shall issue a report in accordance with the Illinois State Auditing Act. Requires the report to be posted on the official website of the Department of Human Services. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Auditor General to conduct a comprehensive post-audit of the Department of Human Services' financial transactions related to abortion funding, specifically examining public funds expended since January 1, 2018, for elective abortions and related services. The audit will cover two primary areas: grants awarded to nonprofit organizations under the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act, and funds used for elective abortion services through the Medical Assistance Program. The Auditor General is authorized to request assistance from the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to gather necessary information, and upon completing the audit, must issue a formal report in compliance with the Illinois State Auditing Act. The report will be publicly accessible by being posted on the Department of Human Services' official website. By mandating this detailed financial review, the bill aims to provide transparency about the use of public funds for abortion-related services and create a clear record of such expenditures.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3244&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3244.htm |
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