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SB 4099

$FY27 DFPR OCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

SB 4099 appropriates FY27 funding for Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation operations, determining state capacity to regulate professional licenses and protect consumers.

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Bill Summary · SB 4099

Legislative bill overview

SB 4099 is a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR), Office of the Comptroller and Executive (OCE). The bill allocates funding for the department's operations and administrative functions for the upcoming fiscal year. This is a standard appropriations measure necessary to authorize spending for state regulatory agencies.

Why is this important

The DFPR oversees licensing and regulation of numerous professions in Illinois (real estate, nursing, construction trades, financial services, and others), making it central to consumer protection and professional standards. Appropriations bills directly determine agency capacity—including staffing levels, technology systems, and enforcement capabilities—which affects how effectively the state can protect the public and process license applications.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels: Whether the appropriation increases, maintains, or decreases funding compared to previous years, affecting agency responsiveness and backlogs
  • Licensing backlogs: Ongoing complaints about delays in professional licensing (particularly nursing and healthcare licenses) could make this bill contentious if funding doesn't address processing capacity
  • Regulatory priorities: How funds are allocated between different divisions may reflect policy preferences on which professions receive closer oversight or faster processing

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

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