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SB 3254

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104th Regular Session Introduced by Li Arellano and 7 co-sponsors

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

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
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Bill Summary · SB 3254

Bill Summary — SB 3254 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title and Purpose

  • Official Title: SB 3254
  • Introduced by: Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  • Session: 104th General Assembly
  • Purpose: Fiscal appropriations bill allocating funds to support independent living centers through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS).

Key Provisions

  • Provable Action: The bill appropriates a specific amount from the General Revenue Fund to DHS.
  • Amount and Allocation:
    • $16,358,900 is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund.
    • Funds are designated for the Rehabilitation Services Bureau within DHS.
    • The money is to be used for grants to independent living centers.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Administrative Details

  • Agency Implementing the Measure: Department of Human Services (DHS), Rehabilitation Services Bureau.
  • Grant Purpose: Providing financial support to independent living centers, which typically offer services to individuals with disabilities to promote independence and community integration.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Independent Living Centers: Direct recipients of grant funding, enabling ongoing programs and services that support independent living for individuals with disabilities.
  • Sponsored Entities: DHS and its Rehabilitation Services Bureau, which administers the grant program and disburses funds to qualified centers.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Policy Action: Introduction and assignment to Appropriations—Health and Human Services committee.
  • Committee Deadlines: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline established for May 15, 2026.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026, assuming passage.
  • Sponsor Information: Primary sponsor is Sen. Javier L. Cervantes, with a co-sponsor noted.

Potential Impact

  • Service Continuity/Expansion: The funding supports independent living centers, which may sustain or expand independent living services, case management, advocacy, peer mentoring, and related supports for individuals with disabilities.
  • Budgetary Context: As a General Revenue Fund appropriation, the bill specifies the magnitude of state funding for these centers, reflecting the Legislature’s investment in disability services for the 2026-2027 fiscal period.
  • Accountability/Administration: DHS’s Rehabilitation Services Bureau will oversee grant distribution, monitoring, and compliance with program requirements.

If you’d like, I can add context about how independent living centers typically use such grants or compare this appropriation to prior years’ funding levels.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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