Bill > HB4345

This bill appropriates $2,100,000 from the state's General Revenue Fund to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which will then provide this money as a grant to an organization called Safer Pathways. This funding is specifically designated to support the "Supportive Reentry Network Collaborative," which is described as a comprehensive system designed to help individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration. The collaborative aims to integrate various essential services, including medical care, mental health support, housing assistance, job placement, help with restoring identification documents, access to legal benefits, and coordinated care management. The goal is to create a unified system that connects individuals who are within 90 days of their release from prison up to a year or more after their release with these crucial services, using a coordinated referral process, shared performance measures, and a single data system to ensure accountability and effectiveness. This bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4345&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104