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HB 4520 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

$BD HIGHER ED-HUNGER FREE PRO

HB 4520 allocates $1 million from Illinois' General Revenue Fund to establish the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. This funding would support colleges and universities in creating or expanding programs to address student food insecurity. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements. It directly affects higher education institutions eligible to apply for these grants.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M from General Revenue Fund to fund student food insecurity programs at colleges, increasing public service funding within state budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M to fund hunger-free programs at colleges, directly supporting student access and well-being in higher education, a key education topic.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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9
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Higher Education Committee; 012-006-000
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Carol Ammons
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