IL SB3223

Creates the Illinois Cyber Auxiliary Force (ICAF), a volunteer civilian cybersecurity auxiliary force organized and maintained by the Governor on a reserve basis to protect state, county, and local government entities, critical infrastructure, election systems, and businesses from cyber incidents.

Establishes interagency operation between the Illinois Department of Military Affairs (IDMA), Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), and Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), with IEMA-OHS as lead agency for mission development and the Homeland Security Advisor as final approval authority.

Requires IDMA to handle recruiting and mission assignments, DoIT to evaluate threats and develop training standards, and provides for pay and reimbursement through existing State Active Duty systems during activated missions.

Permits the Governor to expand the ICAF during emergencies proclaimed by the Governor or caused by illicit actors or imminent danger as exigency requires.

Restricts ICAF membership to United States nationals or lawful permanent residents, requires background checks before admittance, prohibits calling members into military service, and allows state employees and private entity employees to participate.