STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH

This bill establishes a Guaranteed Income Task Force within the Illinois Department of Human Services to study and recommend policies for a state-wide direct cash assistance program. The task force will consist of legislators, government officials, and community members who have experience with or received guaranteed income to evaluate how such payments affect health, housing, and economic stability. Its primary goal is to assess the effectiveness of existing pilots in cities like Chicago and Evanston before proposing a permanent solution to help low-income residents meet their basic needs.