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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Universal Basic Income Prohibition Act. Defines "universal basic income" as a government program that provides a base income to persons residing in Illinois by disbursing direct, recurring cash payments to persons to be used for any purpose without qualification or restriction. Provides that the General Assembly, a state agency, or a unit of local government may not pass a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance establishing a universal basic income program or any similar program. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to (i) diminish, negate, or interfere with a State public aid or social welfare program established by law, rule, resolution, or ordinance before the effective date of the Act that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program, including, but not limited to, township general assistance programs, or (ii) prohibit the passage of a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance that establishes or implements a public aid or social welfare program that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program or any similar guaranteed income program. Limits home rule powers by providing that regulation of universal basic income is an exclusive power and function of the State. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Universal Basic Income Prohibition Act, which explicitly bans the creation of universal basic income (UBI) programs in Illinois. The bill defines universal basic income as a government program that provides direct, recurring cash payments to residents without any qualifications or restrictions. It prohibits the General Assembly, state agencies, and local governments from establishing any UBI or similar programs. However, the bill includes important exceptions: existing state public aid and social welfare programs established before the act's effective date (such as township general assistance programs) are not affected, and new public aid programs that do not meet the UBI definition are still permissible. Additionally, the bill limits home rule powers by declaring that regulation of universal basic income is exclusively a state function, meaning local governments cannot create their own UBI programs. The legislation aims to prevent the implementation of any unconditional cash transfer programs at any level of government in Illinois, while preserving existing social welfare support mechanisms.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2227&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2227.htm |
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