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This bill authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA) to provide grants to small businesses for security improvements aimed at preventing, preparing for, or responding to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. To qualify, a small business must be defined as a "small business concern" under federal law, have its principal place of business in Illinois, and be deemed "high risk," meaning there's an elevated probability of facing such threats due to its profile, ideology, mission, or beliefs, and a failure to secure could lead to public injury, loss of life, or property destruction. Eligible security improvements mirror those in the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, including physical upgrades, training, and security personnel, but cannot duplicate existing federal grants. The bill also establishes the "IEMA At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Fund" as a state treasury fund to support these grants, which can cover target hardening activities (like installing security equipment), security personnel, and administrative costs, with a specific exclusion for entities whose primary purpose is medical or mental health services.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4050&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104