Bill

HB 3018

$PUBLIC HEALTH-CLINICS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Chung and 7 co-sponsors

Allocates $9,000,000 to the Illinois Department of Public Health to fund grants for free and charitable clinics, expanding access to medical, behavioral, and preventive care for un

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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Bill Summary · HB 3018

Summary of HB3018 (Illinois, 104th General Assembly)

Overview

HB3018 is an appropriation bill that would allocate $9,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH) to continue funding for the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC). The funds would support grants and related expenses to provide care or referrals for uninsured or underinsured individuals with acute and chronic health issues, including a broad range of services and activities.

Purpose and Intent

To expand and sustain access to health care for uninsured and underinsured residents by bolstering free and charitable clinics through a dedicated grant program administered by DPH.
To support a continuum of care, including medical care, behavioral health care, oral health care, and preventive services, as well as outreach, health education, screenings, vaccinations, and related testing and medication costs.
To strengthen the capacity of free and charitable clinics to diagnose, treat, and refer patients with acute and chronic conditions, thereby reducing barriers to care for vulnerable populations.

Key Provisions

Appropriation: Transfers $9,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health.
Use of Funds: For continued funding to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics for grants and other expenses associated with providing care or referrals to uninsured or underinsured individuals.
Eligible Services: Includes medical health care, behavioral health care, oral health care, outreach, health education, screening and prevention, vaccinations, testing, medications, and related expenses.
Scope: Targeted at improving access to care for uninsured/underinsured people with acute and chronic health issues.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.

Fiscal and Administrative Details

Source of Funds: General Revenue Fund.
Administering Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH).
Recipient Organization: Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC).
The bill specifies grants and other expenses to support care and referrals, not a new program creation beyond continued funding.

Impact and Beneficiaries

Primary Beneficiaries: Uninsured and underinsured residents who rely on free and charitable clinics for health services.
Health System Impact: Potentially improves access to medical, behavioral, and oral health services, as well as preventive care and vaccinations, for economically disadvantaged populations.
Providers: Free and charitable clinics across Illinois that participate in the IAFCC network.

Procedural and Timeline Context

Introduced: February 6, 2025 (sponsored by Rep. Theresa Mah) and formally introduced in February 2025 session.
Early Legislative Actions: Filed in February 2025; assigned to committees; multiple sponsor additions through March–May 2025.
Current Status: Listed as Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee as of July 1, 2025 (per provided status).
Notable Legislative Actions: Numerous sponsor designations and committee assignments, including Chief Co-Sponsors and cosponsors.

Notes

The bill is an appropriations measure rather than a typical regulatory statute, focused on funding and program support for free clinics.
The text indicates a broad array of services supported, reflecting a holistic approach to care for vulnerable populations.

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