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IL HB4377

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Maurice West

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Illinois housing authorities from imposing time limits or work requirements as conditions for initial or continued eligibility for rent subsidies and housing assistance programs, unless required by federal law

  • Defines "work requirements" as mandates to complete work-related activities including employment, education, work programs, volunteering, or community service

  • Defines "time limits" as restrictions on how long individuals may receive subsidized housing or rental assistance if they otherwise comply with program requirements such as paying rent

  • Permits housing authorities to offer voluntary employment or job training programs, provided participation does not affect housing eligibility

  • Voluntary programs must have specified goals such as increasing income, homeownership, educational attainment, financial savings, job skills, or expanding employment options

Legislative Description

PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Housing2/17/2026
Rules1/14/2026

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