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SB 3712

$DHS-FIREARM VIOLENCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Adriane Johnson

Illinois DHS would fund and coordinate evidence-based firearm-violence prevention programs, targeting at-risk communities to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

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Bill Summary · SB 3712

Summary of SB 3712 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Jurisdiction: Illinois

Title: $DHS-FIREARM VIOLENCE

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: (not specified in the prompt)
  • Co-sponsor: Adriane Johnson

Note: The following summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose, key provisions, and potential impact based on the bill’s title and standard policy considerations for firearm violence-related legislation. If you can provide the full text or specific section details, I can refine this summary with precise language and section references.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears to address firearm violence, potentially through coordination between the Department of Human Services (DHS) and firearm-violence prevention or intervention efforts.
  • Aims to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths by expanding programs, services, or funding designed to prevent gun violence, particularly among high-risk populations.

Key provisions and changes (typical areas for DHS-firearm violence bills)

  • Funding and program authority: May authorize or allocate state funds to DHS for firearm-violence prevention initiatives, including community-based interventions, counseling, case management, or youth services.
  • Coordination and reporting: Likely requires DHS to coordinate with law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations; could mandate regular reporting on program outcomes, metrics, and use of funds.
  • Evidence-based interventions: May emphasize strategies with demonstrated effectiveness, such as crisis response, safe storage education, conflict mediation, mentoring, and trauma-informed services.
  • Eligibility and targeting: Could specify which populations or counties are eligible for funding or program services (e.g., youth, families in high-violence neighborhoods, individuals at risk of gun violence or retaliation).
  • Oversight and accountability: Possible provisions for audits, quarterly or annual reports, performance measures, and compliance with state procurement and grant-making rules.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals and families in Illinois communities disproportionately affected by firearm violence (youth and at-risk individuals may receive services like counseling, mentorship, and crisis intervention).
  • DHS administrators and staff responsible for program implementation, grant management, and interagency coordination.
  • Community-based organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement partners collaborating on violence-prevention initiatives.
  • Potential beneficiaries of funded initiatives (e.g., participants in violence-intervention programs, safe-storage education, and trauma-informed care).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • If enacted, the bill would typically authorize the appropriation or reallocation of state funds within a fiscal year or multi-year framework.
  • Implementation timelines often include a kickoff period, with annual reporting obligations and performance evaluations.
  • There may be sunset or review provisions to assess program effectiveness after a set period, requiring legislative renewal or modification.

Potential impact

  • Short-term: Increased funding and support for violence-prevention programs; expanded capacity for DHS to intervene in high-risk situations; improved data collection on gun-violence indicators.
  • Long-term: Reduced firearm violence impact in targeted communities; strengthened cross-agency collaboration; enhanced outcomes for at-risk youths and families through evidence-based interventions.

If you can share the bill’s full text or specific sections, I will provide a precise, section-by-section summary with exact language, fiscal implications, and detailed timelines.

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

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