HB 2831

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 103rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 27, 2023
  • Passed House Mar 23, 2023
  • Passed Senate May 04, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jul 26, 2023

Task Force On Homelessness

Abstract

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness. Provides that the State Homelessness Chief established in Executive Order 2021-21 shall chair the Task Force, co-chair the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness established within the Task Force, and lead the State's comprehensive efforts to decrease homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization in Illinois, improve health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthen the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Provides that the State Homelessness Chief shall serve as a policymaker and spokesperson on homelessness prevention, including coordinating the multi-agency effort through legislation, rules, and budgets and communicating with the General Assembly and federal and local leaders on this critical issue. Provides that the purpose of the Task Force is to (i) plan, develop, and implement a State Plan to address homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization; (ii) recommend policy, regulatory, and resource changes necessary to accomplish goals and objectives laid out in the State Plan; (iii) provide leadership for and collaborate with those developing and implementing local plans to end homelessness in Illinois; and other matters. Contains provisions on the composition of the Task Force; meetings; and other matters. Creates the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness within the Task Force to make recommendations to the Task Force regarding homelessness prevention. Contains provisions on the composition of the Advisory Council; meetings; and other matters. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be construed to contravene any federal or State law or regulation. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall affect or alter the existing statutory powers of any State agency or be construed as a reassignment or reorganization of any State agency. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Creates the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (Office) within the Department of Human Services to facilitate the implementation of a strategic plan and initiatives aimed at decreasing homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization in Illinois, improving health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Provides that the Office shall be led by the State Homelessness Chief Officer who shall report to the Secretary of the Department. Provides that the Chief Officer shall also chair the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness, co-chair the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, and lead the State's comprehensive efforts related to homelessness prevention. Creates the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness within the Department of Human Services to facilitate and implement initiatives related to decreasing homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization in this State, improving health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Sets forth the Task Force's specific duties. Requires the Task Force to submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly regarding the Task Force's work during the year prior, any new recommendations developed by the Task Force, any recommendations made by the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, and any key outcomes and measures related to homelessness. Contains provisions concerning Task Force membership; Task Force meetings; Task Force subcommittees; administrative support to the Task Force; and other matters. Creates the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness (Advisory Council) within the Department of Human Services to make recommendations to the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness regarding homelessness and unnecessary institutionalization with the goals of achieving functional zero homelessness, improving health and human services outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. Contains provisions concerning Advisory Council membership; Advisory Council meetings; administrative support to the Advisory Council; and other matters. Effective immediately.

Bill Sponsors (32)

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Actions


Jul 26, 2023

House

Effective Date July 26, 2023

House

Governor Approved

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0269

Jun 02, 2023

House

Sent to the Governor

May 25, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

May 19, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

May 18, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

May 11, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

May 10, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

May 09, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

May 08, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

May 04, 2023

House

Passed Both Houses

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 050-002-000

Apr 28, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Apr 27, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

Apr 25, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Apr 20, 2023

Senate

Second Reading

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2023

Apr 19, 2023

Senate

Do Pass Public Health; 005-001-002

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 20, 2023

Apr 12, 2023

Senate

Assigned to Public Health

Mar 29, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

Mar 28, 2023

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Mar 27, 2023

Senate

First Reading

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 28, 2023

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Mar 23, 2023

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-009-000

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

House

Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 22, 2023

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Housing; 010-002-000

Mar 21, 2023

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing

Mar 20, 2023

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

Mar 16, 2023

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 08, 2023

House

Do Pass / Short Debate Housing; 017-000-000

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Feb 28, 2023

House

Assigned to Housing

Feb 16, 2023

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

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