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HB 3766

DHFS-COMM MENTAL HLTH WORKERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Camille Lilly and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3766 mandates Illinois DHFS coordinate with community mental health workers to improve service delivery and system integration.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3766

Legislative bill overview

HB 3766 establishes requirements for the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHFS) to coordinate with community mental health workers and organizations. The bill appears to formalize partnerships between the state agency and local mental health service providers to improve service delivery and coordination across the mental health system.

Why is this important

Mental health service coordination affects millions of Illinoisans accessing treatment, crisis intervention, and community support services. Formalizing state-community partnerships can reduce service gaps, improve accessibility, and create more efficient referral pathways, though effectiveness depends heavily on adequate funding and implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and cost: Unclear whether the bill requires new state expenditures or relies on existing budgets; unfunded mandates on DHFS could strain operations
  • Scope of coordination duties: The bill's specific requirements for DHFS coordination are not detailed in available information, raising questions about implementation burden and clarity
  • Community provider capacity: Whether local mental health organizations have adequate resources and staffing to participate meaningfully in state-coordinated initiatives

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

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