Bill > HB5640

This bill appropriates funds for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, totaling over $10.6 billion across General, Other State, and Federal Funds. Key provisions include allocating nearly $1 billion from the General Revenue Fund for the department's general operations, with a specific allocation of $15.2 million for the Office of the Inspector General, and allowing for a 1% reapportionment of these funds with the Governor's written consent. Additionally, $20 million is appropriated from the State Facility Repair and Maintenance Fund for facility improvements, requiring prior written approval from the Governor for any expenditures. The bill also details specific appropriations for various programs and services, including technical assistance for grant requirements, the Access to Justice Program, wellness and equity initiatives, and the Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, funded through various state and federal sources. Significant funding is also designated for income assistance programs like Aid to Aged, Blind or Disabled, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and refugee support, with a provision allowing for up to a 10% reapportionment of these funds by the Governor. Further appropriations cover administrative and program support, mental health and developmental disability services, vocational rehabilitation, disability determination services, home services, behavioral health and recovery programs, and operations for state-operated mental health and developmental centers, including funds for transitioning residents to community settings. The bill also includes appropriations for grants-in-aid and purchased care across various regions for developmental disabilities, as well as reappropriations of previously allocated funds from the Fund for Illinois' Future for various community programs and initiatives, and funds from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund for programs related to public safety, mental health, housing, and youth employment.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5640&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104