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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that, if a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more that receives grant funding from the Department of Human Services for emergency and transitional housing fails to achieve compliance with federal and State disability discrimination laws by July 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services shall require 30% of funds allocated for emergency and transitional housing to go toward improving accessibility and achieving compliance with federal and State disability discrimination laws.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAM, amends the Department of Human Services Act to address accessibility for individuals with disabilities in housing programs. Specifically, it mandates that if a large municipality, defined as one with a population of 500,000 or more, receives state grant funding for emergency and transitional housing and fails to comply with federal and state disability discrimination laws by July 1, 2027, then the Department of Human Services must ensure that 30% of the funds allocated for these housing programs are used to improve accessibility and achieve compliance with those laws. This provision aims to ensure that housing funded by the state is accessible to all individuals, regardless of disability.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (on 04/24/2026)
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