Rep. Kevin Olickal

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day in the State of Illinois to honor the anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence. It directly affects the Greek community in Illinois by formally recognizing their cultural heritage and historical contributions to modern civilization. The resolution includes background information on the war, the role of international powers, and the significance of Greek culture in fields like science, mathematics, and democracy. This is a ceremonial measure that establishes a specific date for commemoration rather than creating new laws or regulations.

Appropriates $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Health for continued funding to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $16,358,900 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services Rehabilitation Services Bureau for grants to independent living centers. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $22,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Development of Human Services for grants to municipalities or counties under the Senior Home Preservation Program. Effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5094 appropriates $15,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Pretrial Success Program. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, directly supports DHS in implementing or expanding pretrial services, such as supervision, case management, or community-based alternatives to detention. The bill does not create new policy but allocates state funds to sustain existing pretrial services under DHS. It affects individuals in the pretrial system who may access these services and DHS as the administering agency.

Provides legislative findings. Appropriates specified amounts to the Department of Public Health for grants, expenses, and administrative costs of programs relating to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus; the Getting to Zero-Illinois plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030; the prevention, screening, and treatment services to address sexually transmitted infection cases; and the PrEP4Illinois Program to provide client navigation for pre-exposure prophylaxis services and medication access. Contains other provisions. Effective July 1, 2026.

Amends the Housing Authorities Act. Provides that, unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation, a housing authority shall not establish or implement any rules, policies, or procedures that impose time limits or work requirements as a condition of initial or continued eligibility for any rent subsidy or assistance provided to qualifying tenants of the housing authority or to qualifying individuals through any rent subsidy or other housing assistance program administered by the housing authority. Permits a housing authority to establish, implement, or encourage an applicant or recipient of a rent subsidy or assistance to participate in a voluntary employment or job training program if the program: (1) does not impact the applicant's or recipient's initial or continued eligibility for the rent subsidy or assistance; and (2) has one of the specified goals for program participants, including, but not limited to, (i) increasing personal income, (ii) homeownership, or (iii) expanding employment options.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago for costs associated with funding equitable mortgage lending and homebuyer subsidies, foreclosure prevention services, and other support. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA for program and operating expenses for youth-development based sports initiatives. Effective July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $352,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants and administrative expenses of the Home Illinois Program. Effective July 1, 2026.