In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Regan Deering
Latest Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Small Communities Health and Safety Competitive Grant Program, run by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, to award capital‑improvement grants to municipalities and local government units with fewer than 50,000 people. Funding comes from a new special fund that receives up to $70 million each year from the Build Illinois Bond Fund starting in fiscal 2027. Grants can be up to $3 million per project and are awarded based on a points‑based scoring system.
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