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HB 5704

$DHS-SPECIAL OLYMPICS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Chung and 3 co-sponsors

The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to Special Olympics Illinois via a DHS grant to cover contingent and operational expenses.

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
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Bill Summary · HB 5704

Summary of HB5704 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Overview

  • Bill title: $DHS-SPECIAL OLYMPICS
  • Introduced by: Rep. Sharon Chung
  • Co-sponsors: Rep. Matt Hanson, Rep. Sharon Chung
  • Session: 104th General Assembly
  • Purpose (as introduced): Appropriate funds from the General Revenue Fund to support a grant to Special Olympics Illinois for contingent and operational expenses.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Key Provisions

  • Funding authorization: Appropriates $1,000,000 (one million dollars) from the Illinois General Revenue Fund.
  • Recipient: Special Olympics Illinois.
  • Use of funds: To cover contingent and operational expenses related to Special Olympics Illinois activities.
  • Source and mechanism: Funds provided as a grant through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Special Olympics Illinois (receiving the grant funds).
  • State agency: Department of Human Services (acts as the administering agency for the grant).
  • Potential indirect beneficiaries: Athletes, families, and programs affiliated with Special Olympics Illinois, depending on how the funds are utilized for contingent and operational needs.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Introduction and referral: Introduced February 24, 2026; referred to Rules Committee.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
  • Status and action history:
    • Added as a bill on February 23, 2026.
    • Chief Co-Sponsor added on April 16, 2026 (Rep. Matt Hanson).

Practical Impact

  • The bill provides targeted state funding to support Special Olympics Illinois beyond programming, focusing on contingent and ongoing operational costs. This could help sustain events, administrative needs, facilities, transportation, and other essential activities necessary for the organization’s operations and events.
  • By routing funds through the DHS as a grant, the bill aligns with standard state grant processes and oversight mechanisms.

Notes

  • The bill is currently limited to a single appropriation of $1 million for a specified purpose and does not outline longer-term funding beyond the 2026-2027 fiscal cycle or detailed reporting requirements. Further amendments or related legislation may clarify reporting, compliance, and performance criteria.

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

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