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SB 3523

$DHS-GRO COMMUNITY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter and 2 co-sponsors

Illinois appropriates $3,000,000 from General Revenue to fund GRO Community grants and related admin/operational costs starting July 1, 2026.

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Bill Summary · SB 3523

Summary of SB3523 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Overview

  • Bill Title: GRO Community – Appropriation
  • Sponsor(s): Sen. Mattie Hunter (primary); Sen. Karina Villa (co-sponsor)
  • Introduction / Status: Introduced February 5, 2026; assigned to Appropriations—Health and Human Services; later proceeding through Rule 2-10 Committee with a May 15, 2026 third-reading deadline.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Purpose and Intent

SB3523 appropriates funds to support the GRO Community initiative within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). The primary objective is to provide financial support for grants, as well as administrative and operational expenses necessary to operate and sustain GRO Community programs.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Amount: $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund.
  • Use of Funds:
    • Grants to GRO Community-related programs or entities.
    • Administrative and operational expenses required to administer and operate GRO Community activities.
  • Source of Funds: General Revenue Fund of Illinois.
  • Effective Date: The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Who is Affected

  • Department of Human Services (IDHS): Receives and administers the $3 million appropriation.
  • GRO Community Programs/Entities: Eligible to receive grants funded by this appropriation; program operations and administrative needs supported by the funds.
  • General Public/Beneficiaries: Indirectly affected through enhanced services or programs provided by GRO Community as a result of the funding.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Legislative Path: Filed, assigned to Appropriations—Health and Human Services, then trending through standard committee processes (Rule 2-10) with a third-reading deadline anticipated May 15, 2026.
  • ** Fiscal Timeline:** Funds become available upon the act’s effective date (July 1, 2026) for grants and related expenses.

Practical Implications

  • This bill provides a targeted, specific infusion of $3 million to support GRO Community initiatives, focusing on both program grants and the necessary administrative infrastructure to operate them.
  • By tying funding to GRO Community, it signals a commitment to sustain and expand the initiative’s activities starting mid-2026.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the text introduced; if amended, provisions (amount, eligible activities, reporting requirements) could change. No explicit reporting or oversight provisions are stated in the current text beyond the general appropriation and administration of funds.

If you’d like, I can add a side-by-side comparison with similar prior GRO Community appropriations or outline potential reporting requirements commonly associated with such grants.

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

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