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SB 1762

$DCEO-LOCAL GOV GRANTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema

Allocates 10 million to DCEO to grant local governments funds to demolish or repair dilapidated commercial buildings posing health or safety risks.

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Bill Summary · SB 1762

Summary — SB 1762: $DCEO — Local Government Grants

Purpose

SB 1762 appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to award grants to units of local government for demolition or repair of commercial buildings that are detrimental to public health or safety. The bill targets commercial properties that are dilapidated, obsolete, deteriorated, or fail to meet minimum building code standards.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation: $10,000,000 (or so much as may be necessary) from the General Revenue Fund to DCEO.
  • Authorized use: DCEO to award grants to units of local government for the demolition or repair of commercial buildings that are detrimental to public health or safety because of:
    • dilapidation;
    • obsolescence;
    • deterioration; or
    • failure to meet minimum building code standards.
  • Effective date: The Act takes effect upon becoming law (effective immediately).

Note: The text provided contains the appropriation and purpose language but does not specify detailed program rules (eligibility criteria beyond the listed building conditions, application process, grant limits, matching requirements, prioritization, or reporting). Those procedural and administrative details would be established by DCEO or by implementing rules or subsequent legislation.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Units of local government (cities, villages, towns, counties) that seek financial assistance to demolish or repair commercially zoned buildings that pose health or safety hazards.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Residents and businesses in affected communities (through improved public safety and blight reduction), contractors and remediation firms performing work, and potentially property owners depending on grant conditions.
  • Fiscal impact: $10,000,000 reduction in available General Revenue Fund resources for FY(s) covered by the appropriation.

Legislative history & status

  • Introduced: Feb 28, 2025 (Sen. Chris Balkema).
  • Passed both chambers: May 21–22, 2025 (various readings, committee reports, and votes as noted).
  • Sent to Governor: May 22, 2025.
  • Signed by Governor: June 20, 2025.
  • Effective: Immediately upon signature (June 20, 2025).
  • Companion bill: HB 5568.

Implementation notes & uncertainties

  • The bill establishes funding and authorized use but lacks programmatic detail. DCEO will need to define eligibility, award procedures, grant size limits, performance metrics, and reporting requirements.
  • The $10M appropriation could fund multiple small projects or a limited number of larger remediation efforts depending on how grants are structured.
  • Stakeholders (local governments, contractors, community organizations) should monitor DCEO announcements and rulemaking for application timelines and requirements.

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

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