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SB 2120

REVENUE-9-8-8 FUND

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois creates dedicated fund to sustainably finance 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operations statewide through specified revenue mechanism.

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Bill Summary · SB 2120

Legislative bill overview

SB 2120 establishes a dedicated revenue fund in Illinois to support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides mental health crisis intervention services via telephone and text. The bill creates a mechanism to collect and allocate funds specifically for operating and expanding this suicide prevention hotline service across the state.

Why is this important

The 988 Lifeline handles thousands of calls and texts from Illinoisans experiencing mental health crises, providing immediate intervention that can prevent deaths. Dedicated, stable funding ensures the service can maintain 24/7 operations and hire trained counselors to meet growing demand, rather than relying on uncertain grant funding year to year.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source ambiguity: The bill title references "revenue" but recent actions don't clarify what specific tax or fee generates funds for this dedicated account, making the actual fiscal impact unclear
  • Cost allocation debate: Questions likely exist about whether this diverts resources from other mental health services or whether it represents genuinely new funding for suicide prevention
  • Implementation capacity: Establishing a separate fund requires administrative infrastructure; concerns may arise about overhead costs and whether money reaches direct services efficiently

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

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