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SB 3118

DD FACILITY-ASSET MGMT COMPANY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino and 4 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishes a state asset management company to operate developmental disability facilities' infrastructure and property assets.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 3118

Legislative bill overview

SB 3118 creates a new state asset management company specifically focused on developmental disability (DD) facilities. The bill establishes a dedicated entity to oversee, maintain, and potentially manage the physical infrastructure and assets of Illinois's developmental disability care facilities.

Why is this important

Illinois's DD facility infrastructure requires significant capital investment and ongoing maintenance to provide safe, quality care environments. A specialized asset management company could streamline facility operations, reduce costs through centralized management, and potentially improve conditions at these care settings that serve some of the state's most vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privatization concerns: Whether creating a separate asset management entity represents a step toward privatizing DD facility operations, which some advocates worry could reduce accountability or quality of care
  • Operational efficiency vs. oversight trade-off: The balance between gaining operational efficiency through a dedicated company versus maintaining direct government control and transparency over disability services
  • Funding and fiscal impact: Unclear costs for establishing and operating this new entity, and whether it will require new appropriations or redirect existing DD facility budgets

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

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