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HB 4898 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

DHS-AOT PROJECTS

Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that all moneys payable from funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services in State Fiscal Year 2027 for assisted outpatient treatment related projects shall be distributed by the Department evenly across the 25 judicial circuit court jurisdictions. Provides that preference shall be given to projects that work to expand access or success for assisted outpatient treatment projects working with: (1) people who have a serious mental illness; or (2) the judicial circuit courts to assist those who are part of an assisted outpatient treatment program as a result of a court order. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds AOT mental health treatment programs to reduce criminal justice involvement, aligning with reform goals to prevent recidivism through expanded access for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds AOT projects to expand mental health access for serious mental illness patients, directly supporting mental health services through increased funding distribution.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Maurice West
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