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HB 3823

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION NETWORK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Hernandez

The bill would create the Pathways for Community Integration Network within the Illinois DHS to coordinate community providers and support safety, well-being, and economic security

House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Human Services Committee; 008-004-000
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Bill Summary · HB 3823

Summary of HB3823 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Overview

HB3823, titled “Pathways for Community Integration Network,” proposes a new program within the Department of Human Services (DHS). The bill adds a new section to the DHS Act (20 ILCS 1305/10-68) to establish a program that creates a network of community integration providers aimed at fostering pathways to safety, well-being, and economic security for individuals and families. The Department would have authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. The bill is currently in Rule 19(a) status and has been re-referred to the Rules Committee; it has progressed through several committee assignments during the 2025 session.

What the bill would do

  • Establish a formal program named the Pathways for Community Integration Network within the Illinois Department of Human Services.
  • Create a network of community integration providers designed to support safety, well-being, and economic security for residents.
  • Grant the Department authority to adopt rules necessary to implement and operate the program.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • New statutory section: 20 ILCS 1305/10-68 (Pathways for Community Integration Network).
  • Purpose: To establish a program that builds a network of community-based providers to assist individuals in achieving safety, well-being, and economic security.
  • Implementation authority: The Department of Human Services may adopt any rules necessary to implement the program.

Who would be affected

  • Department of Human Services (DHS): Primary administrator and implementer of the program, including rulemaking and program design.
  • Community integration providers: Would become part of the network established under the program and operate within DHS guidance to support participants.
  • Illinois residents: Individuals and families who could access services and supports through the network aimed at improving safety, well-being, and economic security.

Implementation and timeline considerations

  • Legislative status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
  • Legislative history highlights:
    • Filed: February 18, 2025 (introduced by Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez).
    • First Reading: February 18, 2025.
    • Referred to: Rules Committee (initial referral) and later assigned to the Human Services Committee (March 11, 2025).
    • Rule 19(a) re-referred to Rules Committee (March 21, 2025).
    • Subsequent referral actions noted (including March 26, 2025 actions related to the House calendar).
  • Next steps: If advanced, DHS would propose implementing rules; subject to committee approvals and potential floor action.

Fiscal and regulatory implications

  • The bill authorizes DHS to adopt rules necessary to implement the Pathways for Community Integration Network but does not specify funding amounts within the introduced text.
  • Real-world impact would depend on subsequent funding decisions, rulemaking outcomes, contract or grants processes with community providers, and any reporting or accountability requirements attached to the network.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Positive outcomes could include expanded access to community-based supports, coordinated pathways to safety and well-being, and improved economic security for participants.
  • Key questions for evaluation: funding sources and sustainability, performance metrics for the network, eligibility criteria for providers, coordination with existing DHS programs, and outcomes tracking.

Useful context

  • The bill amends the Department of Human Services Act by adding a new section (10-68) to create and govern the Pathways for Community Integration Network.
  • The program emphasizes collaboration with community providers to foster safety, well-being, and economic security, with DHS rulemaking authority to operationalize the network.

Next steps for readers tracking the bill: Monitor committee agendas for the Human Services Committee and Rules Committee, and watch for DHS rulemaking proposals if the bill advances.

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

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