Bill
HB 3894
The bill would appropriates FY2026 funds for the Department of Juvenile Justice to cover staffing, education services, facility operations, and contractual needs across its centers
Title shown: "Relating to wind energy; prescribing an effective date."
Sponsor: Rep. Robyn Gabel
Status (most recent): In committee upon adjournment (06/28/2025)
Note on discrepancy
- The bill title provided references wind energy, but the introduced bill text is an appropriations act that funds the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This summary treats the actual bill text (DJJ appropriations). Verify the official bill text with the Clerk or legislative website if the title/text mismatch is material.
Purpose and intent
- Provide FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Juvenile Justice to fund ordinary and contingent expenses across its central office, divisions, and Illinois Youth Centers (IYCs). The appropriation supports personnel, contractual services, operational costs, education services for incarcerated youth, facility operations, and related items.
Overall funding (as stated in bill synopsis)
- General Funds: $153,851,600
- Other State Funds: $13,000,000
- Total: $166,851,600
Key line-item provisions and notable allocations (selected)
- General Office (DJJ central office) — Total: $14,498,400
- Personal services: $7,196,300; EDP: $1,850,200; equipment: $680,100; tort claims: $180,000
- School District (education services for DJJ youth) — Total: $13,039,600
- Personal services: $6,810,000; Social Security: $559,100; Contractual services: $1,109,000
- Expenses associated with high school education services for incarcerated individuals (per 105 ILCS 5/13‑40): $4,500,000
- Community Services Division — Total: $24,914,100
- Personal services: $8,369,600; Contractual services: $15,542,400
- Illinois Youth Centers (IYC) — facility-specific appropriations:
- IYC — Chicago: $16,741,800
- IYC — Harrisburg: $23,144,500
- IYC — Lincoln: $10,000,000 (listed under “Operational Expenses for IYC Lincoln”)
- IYC — Pere Marquette: $9,484,700
- IYC — St. Charles: $24,105,800
- IYC — Warrenville: $15,229,500
Who is affected
- Department of Juvenile Justice (overall operations and budgets)
- Staff and employees of DJJ (funding for personal services, benefits)
- Youth held in DJJ facilities (education, travel allowances, commodities, facility operations)
- Local school districts and educators who provide education services to incarcerated youth (see $4.5M for high school education)
- Contractors and service providers to DJJ (large contractual services line items, notably in Community Services)
- State vendors and counties hosting IYC facilities
Procedural / timing notes
- Introduced: Filed/First readings in Feb–Mar 2025. Referred to Rules Committee, then to various committees (Corrections; Climate, Energy, and Environment — the latter referral may reflect clerical routing).
- Status as of 06/28/2025: In committee upon adjournment (did not advance before adjournment).
- Effective date: Not shown in the provided excerpt. The bill title mentions "prescribing an effective date," but the effective date clause is not present in the included text; consult the full bill for final language.
Implications and considerations
- The bill operationalizes funding for DJJ for FY2026; enactment would set staffing levels, facility operations, and education services funding for the year.
- Significant contractual-service spending (particularly in Community Services) and a concentrated set of facility allocations suggest focus on community reentry programs and maintaining IYC operations.
- The $4.5M allocation for high school education for incarcerated individuals implements statutory education obligations (105 ILCS 5/13‑40).
Where to find more
- Consult the Illinois General Assembly website for the official bill text, committee reports, fiscal notes, and any later amendments or reconciliations to resolve the title/text discrepancy.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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