IL HB4264

Appropriates $4,500,000 from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund to the Department of Public Health for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs, including the Getting to Zero-Illinois plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

Requires at least 50% of all appropriated funds to the Department of Public Health's Office of Health Protection: AIDS/HIV Division be used for programs serving minority populations, including Black, Latino/a/x, and LGBTQIA communities.

Allocates funding for specific programs: cultural competency training ($50,000), employment referral programs ($350,000), public education media campaign ($250,000), identification of people living with HIV not in care ($450,000), PrEP/PEP access ($500,000), support for formerly incarcerated people ($800,000), stigma reduction ($350,000), capacity building for community organizations ($1,500,000), and at-home HIV testing ($250,000).

Appropriates $10,500,000 from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund to the Department of Human Services for housing grants and wraparound supportive services to prevent homelessness among people living with or vulnerable to HIV.

Takes effect July 1, 2022.