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IL SB3565
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ram Villivalam
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand township authority to provide in-kind assistance to anyone who is poor, indigent, homeless, or in need of immediate assistance, regardless of eligibility for General Assistance
- Removes the previous requirement that recipients must be eligible under Article VI of the Public Aid Code to receive township aid
- Explicitly adds food banks and food pantries to the list of permissible in-kind aid programs townships may fund and administer
- Allows townships to continue providing basic maintenance items including food, paper goods, toiletries, and clothing from public aid funds
- Introduced by Senator Ram Villivalam on February 5, 2026
Legislative Description
PUB AID-TOWNSHIPS
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government2/24/2026
Assignments2/19/2026
Local Government2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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