Date	Chamber	Action
2/18/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

15 ILCS 305/21 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall create an Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services to connect faith-based community organizations with grant opportunities, as well as provide assistance in completing grant applications. Provides that the Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services shall promote collaboration and unity among diverse groups, foster interfaith dialogue and interagency collaboration to offer comprehensive support services, ensure equitable distribution of resources across various community groups to support their missions and projects, leverage faith-based properties to increase housing opportunities, and develop guides on mental health, grant application processes, housing initiatives, and creating sensory-friendly spaces for the faith community. Provides that the Secretary of State shall appoint an Interfaith Advisory Council to advise the Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services and collaborate with religious communities in this State.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2/7/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
2/7/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/18/2025	House	First Reading
2/18/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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