Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 4599 — HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM ACT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Home Modification Program Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish a home modification funding system that is streamlined, effective, and administered by experts within the disability community. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a Home Modification Program to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for home modification projects. Requires the Department to designate a statewide association that represents centers for independent living to serve as the lead agency to administer the program. Requires the Department to provide funding for the Program. Requires the lead agency to distribute any moneys it receives from the Department to the State's 22 centers for independent living, covering all 102 counties. Provides that the lead agency shall ensure that each center for independent living has access to at least $105,000 to use for home modification projects, with the excess funds subject to reallocation during the 4th fiscal quarter of each year. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements for applicants under the Program; the lead agency's establishment of a Home Modification Subcommittee to provide additional oversight of the home modification projects; and an administrative fee to the lead agency.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  5. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4599 do?
Creates the Home Modification Program Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish a home modification funding system that is streamlined, effective, and administered by experts within the disability community. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a Home Modification Program to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities for home modification projects. Requires the Department to designate a statewide association that represents centers for independent living to serve as the lead agency to administer the program. Requires the Department to provide funding for the Program. Requires the lead agency to distribute any moneys it receives from the Department to the State's 22 centers for independent living, covering all 102 counties. Provides that the lead agency shall ensure that each center for independent living has access to at least $105,000 to use for home modification projects, with the excess funds subject to reallocation during the 4th fiscal quarter of each year. Contains provisions concerning eligibility requirements for applicants under the Program; the lead agency's establishment of a Home Modification Subcommittee to provide additional oversight of the home modification projects; and an administrative fee to the lead agency.
Who sponsors HB 4599?
HB 4599 is sponsored by Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), and Joyce Mason (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4599?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4599?
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