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HB 3991

$DHS-2-1-1 SERVICES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Beth Canty and 18 co-sponsors

HB 3991 allocates $5,000,000 in General Revenue to DHS to support Illinois statewide 2-1-1 information and referral services, effective July 1, 2025.

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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Bill Summary · HB 3991

Summary of HB 3991 (DHS-2-1-1 SERVICES)

What the bill does

  • HB 3991 is an appropriations bill that provides a single, targeted funding allocation to the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for the statewide 2-1-1 system.
  • The bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to DHS specifically for Statewide 2-1-1 services. The appropriation is “to the Department of Human Services for Statewide 211” and is stated as “or so much of that amount as may be necessary.”
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Key provisions

  • Section 5: Allocates $5,000,000 General Revenue Funds to DHS for Statewide 2-1-1.
  • Section 99: Establishes the act’s effective date as July 1, 2025.
  • The bill is an appropriations measure and does not, by itself, create new programs beyond funding for 2-1-1.

What is 2-1-1 and who is affected

  • 2-1-1 is a statewide information and referral service that helps residents connect with health and human services (e.g., housing, food assistance, healthcare, counseling, crisis services).
  • Primary impact: DHS would receive and administer the $5 million appropriation to support 2-1-1 operations.
  • Secondary impact: Illinois residents who rely on 2-1-1 for information and referrals may experience enhanced service capacity, faster responses, expanded outreach, and improved access to community resources.

Legislative history and timeline

  • Filed: February 25, 2025 by Rep. Hoan Huynh.
  • First Reading: February 26, 2025; referred to Rules.
  • Subsequent actions (illustrative):
    • March 27, 2025: Read first time; referred to Public Education.
    • April 23, 2025: Chief and other co-sponsors added (including Mary Beth Canty and Laura Faver Dias as chief/co-sponsors over time).
  • Sponsors include a broad list of cosponsors, with Rep. Hoan Huynh as the primary sponsor and multiple legislators from both parties being listed as cosponsors.

Fiscal and administrative implications

  • Funding source: General Revenue Fund.
  • Amount: $5,000,000 (subject to the usual budgetary controls and annual appropriations process).
  • Administration: DHS would allocate and manage the funds to support the statewide 2-1-1 system, potentially covering operational costs, call center capacity, technology, outreach, and related services.

Bottom line

HB 3991 is a focused appropriations measure authorizing $5 million in state general funds to DHS to support Illinois’ statewide 2-1-1 information and referral service, with an effective date of July 1, 2025. It involves a straightforward funding allocation intended to bolster access to community resources for Illinois residents.

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

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