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SB 2809 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

OPERATION MIDWAY BLITZ RECOVRY

Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act and the State Finance Act. Creates the Operation Midway Blitz Recovery Fund, a special fund in the State treasury, to receive and disburse funds to community-based organizations to provide mental health services and mobilize rapid response networks for Illinois residents affected by immigration enforcement activities. Provides for the transfer of $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Operation Midway Blitz Recovery Fund on July 1, 2026 and on July 1, 2027. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $10M from General Revenue Fund to fund mental health services and rapid response networks, advancing public service funding via dedicated budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates $10M fund for mental health services via community orgs, directly advancing public mental health programs under healthcare policy95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates $10M fund for mental health services and rapid response networks for Illinois residents affected by immigration enforcement, directly providing support to impacted immigrants.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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Committee
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May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Simmons-Gessesse
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IL
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