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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Illinois Guaranteed Income Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall administer the Fund and provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of operating pilot programs and programs, or "projects", that provide a guaranteed income to participants. Requires the Department to prioritize funding for projects that serve Illinois residents who: (1) are pregnant individuals or have become new parents in the last 3 years; (2) are facing homelessness or seeking shelter or transitioning to housing after a period of homelessness; (3) are formerly incarcerated and returning to the community, or supporting a formerly incarcerated family member who was released within a year of application; or (4) are enrolled in educational or vocational programs. Contains provisions on the methodology and manner of distributing grants; benefits counseling for individuals who receive guaranteed income payments; Department reviews and evaluations on the economic impact of the guaranteed income programs and projects; reporting requirements and the public posting of such reports; and other matters. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Illinois Guaranteed Income Fund, a special fund in the state treasury designed to provide periodic, unconditional cash payments to specific vulnerable populations. The Department of Human Services will administer the fund and provide grants to eligible entities (cities, counties, or nonprofit organizations) to operate guaranteed income pilot programs. Priority will be given to projects serving residents who are pregnant or new parents, experiencing homelessness, formerly incarcerated or supporting a recently released family member, or enrolled in educational or vocational programs. The bill requires grant recipients to provide benefits counseling to participants to ensure they understand potential impacts on other public benefits. The Department must review and evaluate the economic and individual impacts of these programs, submitting a comprehensive report to the General Assembly by July 1, 2028. Additionally, the Department will publicly report details about funded projects, including which entities received grants, expected number of participants, population characteristics, and project duration. The bill allows the Department flexibility in grant management, including contracting with third-party vendors for administration, technical assistance, and benefits counseling. Importantly, the guaranteed income is not universal but targeted to address specific needs and support vulnerable populations in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Graciela Guzmán (D)*,
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2392&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2392.htm |
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