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SB 3185

$DHS-LAUREUS SPORT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino and 3 co-sponsors

Earmarks $5 million from Illinois General Revenue to DHS to grant Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA funds for youth-development through sport initiatives.

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Bill Summary · SB 3185

Summary of SB3185 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Title

SB3185 proposes an appropriation from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to fund a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA for youth-development through sports initiatives. Effective date: July 1, 2026.

Purpose and Intent

  • To support youth-development initiatives that use sport as a platform for positive development, life skills, and program-based activities.
  • The bill aims to provide targeted funding to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA to administer program and operating expenses related to these initiatives.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source: General Revenue Fund of Illinois.
  • Amount: $5,000,000 (five million dollars).
  • Recipient: Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA.
  • Use of Funds: For program and operating expenses tied to youth-development based sports initiatives. The bill specifies support to Laureus for activities that foster youth development through sport, though it does not detail specific programs or geographic targets within Illinois.
  • Office/Agency: Department of Human Services (DHS) will award the grant to Laureus.
  • Legal Effect: Appropriation only; it does not create new programs beyond funding the Laureus grant. The grant and its terms would be governed by applicable DHS grant-making and procurement rules.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, which would receive and administer the grant for approved programs.
  • State Entity: Illinois Department of Human Services, which would administer the grant and ensure compliance with state requirements.
  • Youth Population: Illinois youth participants who participate in Laureus-supported sport-based programs and activities.
  • Potential Stakeholders: Local youth organizations, coaches, and community partners involved in Laureus-supported projects.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Appropriation Date/Session: Introduced February 2, 2026; enacted as part of the 2025-2026 legislative session framework.
  • Administration: The bill assigns the DHS to oversee the grant to Laureus, consistent with other DHS grant programs, including compliance and reporting requirements as determined by DHS and state law.
  • Legislative Status: As introduced, with multiple co-sponsors; bill progress shown through standard committee referrals and readings, currently awaiting action beyond introduction.

Notable Considerations

  • The bill does not specify matching funds, performance metrics, or detailed program criteria within Laureus-funded initiatives. Operational details would likely be set forth in the DHS grant agreement and related program guidelines if the bill is enacted.
  • The focus is on youth development via sports, aligning with Laureus’ global mission to use sport as a vehicle for social impact.

Bottom Line

SB3185 would earmark $5 million from Illinois’ General Revenue Fund for DHS to grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA to support program and operating expenses for youth-development through sport initiatives, effective July 1, 2026. The bill aims to leverage sport as a means of positive youth development by funding Laureus-directed programs.

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

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