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HB 3767

$IDPH-NORC-DATA COLLECTION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Nicolle Grasse

Illinois appropriates IDPH funds for data collection partnership with NORC research center, though specific purposes and amounts remain undisclosed in legislative record.

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3767

Legislative bill overview

HB 3767 appropriates funds to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a data collection partnership with NORC (National Opinion Research Center), a research organization affiliated with the University of Chicago. The bill allocates state resources to support systematic data gathering on an unspecified public health topic or population.

Why is this important

Data collection initiatives can inform evidence-based public health policy decisions and identify health disparities or trends. However, the specific purpose, scope, and measurable outcomes of this data collection are not disclosed in the bill's title or available legislative history, making it difficult to assess actual public health value or necessity.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's title provides no details about what data will be collected, from whom, or for what purpose, limiting public understanding and legislative scrutiny
  • Funding justification: No bill summary indicates whether this represents new spending or how much appropriation is requested, raising questions about budgetary priorities during fiscal constraints
  • Data privacy and governance: Partnering with external research organizations raises questions about data security, consent procedures, and how collected information will be stored, shared, or used

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

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