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SB 3686

DHS-EVICTION RESOLUTION GRANTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robert Peters

DHS will distribute FY2027 eviction grants to counties proportionally by eviction filings in each judicial circuit, prioritizing those with at least 50% matching funds.

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Bill Summary · SB 3686

Summary of Bill SB3686 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Title

DHS-EVICTION RESOLUTION GRANTS

Bill Overview

SB3686 proposes a targeted allocation framework for Fiscal Year 2027 eviction-related grants administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The core idea is to distribute all FY2027 funds for counties with court-based eviction early resolution programs (including associated legal assistance, mediation, and related services) in proportion to each judicial circuit’s eviction filing volume, with a priority on counties that provide at least 50% matching funds.

  • Introduced: February 5, 2026
  • Chief Sponsor: Sen. Robert Peters
  • Co-sponsor: Sen. Robert Peters
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026
  • Legislative action status: Referred/assigned to committees with timelines set (as of the latest available action history)

Purpose and Intent

  • To direct DHS-funded eviction prevention and resolution services more equitably and efficiently across Illinois counties.
  • To ensure funding reflects actual need determined by eviction filing volume across judicial circuits.
  • To incentivize counties to match DHS funds (with at least 50% matching funds) as a condition for prioritized support.

Key Provisions

  1. New Statutory Section: 20 ILCS 1305/10-85 (FY 2027 Eviction Early Resolution Grants)

    • All moneys appropriated to DHS in State Fiscal Year 2027 for grants to counties with court-based eviction early resolution programs and related services (legal assistance, mediation, etc.) shall be distributed by the Department in proportion to:
      • The volume of eviction filings by judicial circuit.
    • Priority in funding allocation goes to counties that provide at least 50% in matching funds.

  2. Effect on Allocation Methodology

    • Shifts or codifies a funding methodology based on eviction filing data rather than a flat or uniform allocation.
    • Introduces a matching-funds criterion as a determinant of funding priority.

  3. Effective Date

    • Takes effect July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the 2027 fiscal considerations.

Who Is Affected

  • Counties with court-based eviction early resolution programs: Primary recipients of DHS eviction-related grants, including funds for legal aid, mediation, and related services.
  • Judicial Circuits within Illinois: Allocation of funds will be determined by the reported volume of eviction filings per circuit.
  • Counties providing matching funds: Counties that supply at least 50% of the required funding will receive prioritized support under the allocation framework.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Fiscal Year Target: Fiscal Year 2027 (SFY2027) funding cycle is the focus for the new distribution formula.
  • Implementation Date: Provisions become effective July 1, 2026, which precedes SFY2027 and allows time for DHS to implement the new allocation methodology.
  • Administrative Action: DHS is responsible for distributing funds in the new proportional manner, subject to the 50% match prioritization.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Encourages greater investment by counties in eviction resolution initiatives (through the 50% match requirement) to gain funding priority.
  • Aligns funding with need by tying disbursement to eviction filing data, potentially increasing support to circuits with higher eviction activity.
  • May influence county program planning, including legal assistance and mediation services, by shaping grant availability and competitiveness.

Notes

  • The text specifies the amendment to the DHS Act to add a new Section 10-85 and does not indicate other changes to existing grant programs beyond the allocation methodology and match prioritization.
  • No dollar amounts are explicitly stated in the bill text; funding levels would be determined by the appropriation for SFY2027 and the new distribution rules set by DHS.

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

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