IL HB5585

Amends the Children and Family Services Act to create a Universal Basic Income for Transition-Age Youth Program providing $1,000 per month for 3 years to individuals who were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after July 1, 2023.

Program is subject to appropriation and the Department of Children and Family Services may develop and administer the payments as unconditional cash transfers.

Payments must not be counted as income or resources for determining eligibility for other state or federal benefits, subject to federal approval.

Department must submit annual reports to the General Assembly by January 1, 2026 and each year thereafter containing recipient information including starting income, geographic data, employment status, and housing status before receiving payments.

Department may adopt rules to develop and administer the program.