HB4972 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IEMA-SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Bob Morgan
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 3305/5  from Ch. 127, par. 1055
20 ILCS 3305/17.9 new  
30 ILCS 105/5.1038 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. Authorizes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to make grants to small businesses for eligible security improvements that assist the small business in preventing, preparing for, or responding to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism. Provides that a small business eligible for a grant under the program must meet certain requirements. Creates the IEMA At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is authorized to use moneys appropriated from the Fund to make grants to small businesses for target hardening activities, security personnel, and physical security enhancements and for the payment of administrative expenses associated with the Illinois At-Risk Small Business Security Grant Program, except that, beginning on the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall not award grants under these provisions to those entities whose primary purpose is to provide medical or mental health services. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee