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HB 3878

Relating to public funding for painful research.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Gomberg

HB 3878 appropriates $44,641,600 in FY2026 to Chicago State University for operating expenses, university expenses, and pharmacy education programs.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3878

Summary — HB 3878 (104th General Assembly, 2025)

Short title / subject: Appropriations for Chicago State University (introduced as “Relating to public funding for painful research” in header, but the bill text is an appropriation for Chicago State University).

Purpose and intent

HB 3878 is an appropriation bill that provides specified state funding to the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University (CSU) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 (fiscal year ending June 30, 2026). The bill’s intent is to allocate operating and program-support dollars to the university. The bill text does not include provisions authorizing or restricting research activities.

Key provisions

  • Section 5 — Appropriates $41,334,600 from the Education Assistance Fund to the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University to meet operational expenses for FY2026 (fiscal year ending June 30, 2026).
  • Section 10 — Appropriates $3,000,000 from the Chicago State University Education Improvement Fund to the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University for any university expenses.
  • Section 15 — Appropriates $307,000 from the General Professions Dedicated Fund to the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University for costs associated with the development, support, or administration of pharmacy practice education or training programs.
  • Section 99 — Sets the effective date as July 1, 2025.

Total appropriations in the introduced version: $44,641,600 (comprised of $41,334,600 General Funds, $3,307,000 other state funds per the synopsis breakdown, matching the detailed line items above).

Who/what is affected

  • Primary recipient: Chicago State University (Board of Trustees).
  • Uses: CSU’s operational expenses, general university expenses via the Education Improvement Fund, and pharmacy practice education/program support.
  • Fund sources: Education Assistance Fund, Chicago State University Education Improvement Fund, and General Professions Dedicated Fund (the latter is typically supported by certain professional licensing/fees).

Fiscal impact

  • Total new appropriations: $44,641,600 for FY2026 as detailed above.
  • The bill allocates fixed amounts; no new taxes or fee changes are included.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced / first reading: 02/25/2025 (Rep. Robyn Gabel, primary sponsor).
  • Filed with Clerk: 02/21/2025; various referrals and readings followed.
  • Referred to committees including Public Health; also referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
  • Most recent recorded status: In committee upon adjournment (06/28/2025).
  • Effective date if enacted: July 1, 2025.

Notes and observations

  • The bill title in the header (“Relating to public funding for painful research”) does not reflect the text, which is an appropriation for CSU operations and pharmacy education. The text contains no explicit language concerning research or “painful” research activities.
  • The appropriations are standard line-item funding measures and do not create new programs or regulatory changes beyond funding specified activities.

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

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