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104th Regular Session Introduced by Murri Briel and 10 co-sponsors

Allocates $16,358,900 from General Revenue to DHS Rehabilitation Services Bureau to grant funds to independent living centers starting July 1, 2026.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

Bill Summary: HB5029 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Overall purpose

HB5029 proposes an appropriation to support independent living centers in Illinois. Specifically, it would allocate funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS), Rehabilitation Services Bureau, to provide grants to independent living centers. The act is effective July 1, 2026.

Key provisions

** appropriation amount:** $16,358,900 from the General Revenue Fund.

Recipient agency: Department of Human Services, Rehabilitation Services Bureau.

Use of funds: Grants to independent living centers.

Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Who/what is affected

Independent living centers: Primary beneficiaries, receiving grant funding to support their services.

Rehabilitation Services Bureau (within DHS): Acts as the administering agency for the grants.

General Revenue Fund: Source of the appropriated funds.

Procedural and timeline highlights

Introduced: February 10, 2026.

Chamber action history includes multiple sponsor additions (May 2026) and committee assignments (Appropriations-Health and Human Services).

Effective date: The appropriation, and thus the program, would commence on July 1, 2026, assuming passage and any required further approvals.

Potential impact

Provides targeted funding to improve or sustain services offered by independent living centers, which typically assist individuals with disabilities in achieving independent living goals.

The funding through the DHS Rehabilitation Services Bureau centralizes administration of grants, potentially impacting operational processes, reporting requirements, and oversight.

The size of the appropriation ($16.36 million) suggests a meaningful infusion intended to support current centers and potentially expand services, staff, or capacity, depending on grant specifications and eligibility criteria set by the Rehabilitation Services Bureau.

Notes for readers

The bill text is limited to the stated appropriation and its recipients; it does not outline grant terms, performance metrics, matching requirements, or the number of centers targeted. Such details are typically established in implementing rules or subsequent grant guidelines issued by the Rehabilitation Services Bureau if the bill becomes law.

As introduced, the bill is an appropriations measure rather than a new program creation, though it expands or reinforces funding for independent living centers.