Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4912      — $DCEO-BCOE

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill allocates $2 million for grants to support Black business owners in Illinois.

This bill proposes to provide $2 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The funding is intended to help Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives expand their organization and support the growth of Black business owners statewide.

What this means for you
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  • Families: The growth of Black-owned businesses may lead to increased job opportunities and economic benefits for families in the community.
  • Small Business: This funding could provide new resources and support for Black business owners looking to expand their operations.

Summary

Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives to expand the organization statewide to help black business owners grow their businesses. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4912      do?
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Black Contractors, Owners, and Executives to expand the organization statewide to help black business owners grow their businesses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB4912     ?
HB4912      is sponsored by William "Will" Davis (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4912     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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