HB4970 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IDPH-COMMUNITY BELONGING STUDY
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2310/2310-726 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Establishes the Office for Community Belonging and Connection in the Department of Public Health for certain purposes and with specified duties. Requires the Office to establish a 3-year pilot program to collect data on the epidemic of loneliness. Requires each State agency that coordinates with the Office to designate a Community Belonging Liaison to represent the agency in an interagency group. Describes the duties of the interagency group. Grants rulemaking powers to the Department. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee