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HB 624ILLINOISSession 104thState Billpassed chamber

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Illinois Creates Home for Good Program to Provide Housing and Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Original title: HOUSING-TECH

Last action · May 27, 2026: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina VillaSponsors: Maurice A. West, II-Michael Crawford, Kelly M. Cassidy, Eva and 35 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Beginning January 1, 2027, the State of Illinois establishes the Home for Good Program to provide housing units, rental subsidies, and supportive services for individuals released from Illinois Department of Corrections facilities. The program creates interagency workgroups, advisory committees, and assessment tools administered inside prisons up to 18 months prior to release. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a coordinated statewide reentry housing and support framework backed by state agency resources, affecting individuals leaving state correctional facilities and community-based housing providers over a five-year post-release eligibility window.

Background

The Illinois Department of Corrections manages state correctional facilities and releases approximately 15,000 individuals annually. context
The Illinois Housing Development Authority and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority administer state housing support and criminal justice grant programs. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

individuals released from an IDOC facility

Individuals released from IDOC facilities on or after January 1, 2027, are eligible to enroll in the program for up to 5 years, receive housing needs assessments, and access housing units, rental subsidies, and support services.

Directly affected

Illinois Housing Development Authority

IHDA is assigned responsibility for providing resources to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate housing units, offering rental subsidies, creating the Home for Good Institute, and approving annual reports.

Directly affected

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

ICJIA is responsible for providing resources for case management and reentry navigation, establishing regional networks, housing the Advisory Committee, and having its Executive Director chair the workgroup.

Directly affected

Illinois Department of Corrections

IDOC must make reasonable efforts to ensure individuals complete housing needs assessments, provide monthly access to facilities for community-based organizations, and participate in the Interagency Reentry Workgroup.

Directly affected

community-based organizations

Community-based organizations receive resources to provide case management, administer housing needs assessments, and participate in regional networks and training from the Institute.

Key Facts

The Act creates the Home for Good Program as a statewide coordinated program designed to provide housing and services to persons released from an IDOC facility on or after January 1, 2027.
Program participants are eligible to enroll for up to 5 years from their release date.
Beginning January 1, 2027, IHDA is responsible for providing resources to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate permanent affordable and transitional housing units designated exclusively for the targeted population.
Beginning January 1, 2027, ICJIA shall provide resources to community-based organizations for case management, reentry navigation, and supportive services including health, education, job training, and transportation.

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Beginning January 1, 2027, a housing needs assessment tool must be administered to all individuals exiting IDOC custody within the next 12 to 18 months, with individuals informed of the tool and their right to opt out at least 18 months prior to release.
The Interagency Reentry Workgroup is created, chaired by the Executive Director of ICJIA, to coordinate program activities among state agencies.
The Executive Director of IHDA shall create the Home for Good Institute to provide training and technical assistance to community-based organizations.
The Home for Good Advisory Committee is created at ICJIA with up to 25 members, including five formerly incarcerated reentry advocates and members representing various geographic and governmental sectors.
Beginning January 31, 2028, and annually thereafter, the Home for Good Advisory Committee must submit a public report to the General Assembly and the Governor containing program data, effectiveness metrics, and forecasts.
IHDA, ICJIA, and IDOC shall jointly adopt rules to implement the Act no later than 12 months prior to release rules implementation.
The Act takes effect upon becoming law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Home for Good Program?

Persons released from an Illinois Department of Corrections facility on or after January 1, 2027 are eligible to enroll in the Program for up to 5 years from their release date.

What services will be provided under the program?

The program provides permanent and transitional affordable housing units, site-based and tenant-based rental subsidies, case management, reentry navigation services, physical and behavioral health services, education, family reunification, transportation, and job training.

When must individuals complete the housing needs assessment?

A is administered to individuals exiting IDOC custody within the next 12 to 18 months, and individuals must be informed of the tool and their right to opt out at least 18 months prior to their release date.

What reporting requirements are mandated by the Act?

No later than January 31, 2028, and every January 31 thereafter, the Home for Good Advisory Committee must submit an annual public report to the General Assembly and Governor on program participants, housing metrics, waitlists, and return on investment.

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Procedural history

72 actions

May 27, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
May 27, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
May 22, 2026SenateCommittee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 21, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
May 20, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
May 20, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

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May 20, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
May 19, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
May 15, 2026Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
May 14, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
May 8, 2026Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
May 7, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
May 7, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
May 6, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
May 6, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
May 6, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Apr 30, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Apr 29, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Apr 29, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Apr 28, 2026Senate
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Adriane Johnson
Apr 28, 2026SenateCommittee
Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 28, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Apr 24, 2026Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Assignments
Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
First Reading
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Apr 21, 2026Senate
Arrive in Senate
Apr 17, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Apr 17, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Apr 17, 2026House
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Apr 17, 2026HouseFloor
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-034-000
Apr 17, 2026House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Apr 17, 2026HouseFloor
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Apr 17, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Apr 16, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Apr 15, 2026House
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Apr 15, 2026HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee; 011-004-000
Apr 14, 2026House
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
Apr 14, 2026HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Apr 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Apr 9, 2026House
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Apr 9, 2026House
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
Apr 9, 2026HouseCommittee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Apr 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Apr 9, 2026House
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Mar 18, 2026House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Mar 18, 2026House
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
May 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 11, 2025HouseFloor
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Mar 25, 2025HouseFloor
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 25, 2025HouseFloor
Second Reading - Short Debate
Mar 12, 2025House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Mar 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Mar 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Rules Committee
Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced
First Reading
Dec 17, 2024HouseIntroduced
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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Codification of Existing Grant Programs

The legislation formally codifies into statute existing independent housing strategies and grant programs previously administered by IHDA and ICJIA.

Illinois Housing Development Authority Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

Connected Entities

Interagency Reentry Workgroup, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Illinois Housing Development Authority and 9 more

OrganizationInteragency Reentry Workgroup“Created to implement and coordinate activities of the Program among state agenci”Map →

OrganizationIllinois Criminal Justice Information Authority“State authority tasked with providing resources for case management and reentry ”Map →

OrganizationIllinois Housing Development Authority“State housing authority responsible for providing resources for permanent and tr”Map →

OrganizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development“Federal agency with homelessness policies affecting housing access.”Map →

OrganizationIllinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council“Authored a Spring 2025 report on incarceration costs.”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Illinois legislative body enacting the Act.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“State department with a Reentry Director represented on the Advisory Committee.”Map →

OrganizationHome for Good Institute“Created by IHDA to provide training and technical assistance to community-based ”Map →

OrganizationHome for Good Advisory Committee“Created to identify program priorities and make recommendations to ICJIA and IHD”Map →

OrganizationLoyola University Chicago“Conducted a 2025 study on housing instability among incarcerated individuals.”Map →

OrganizationRestore, Reinvest, and Renew“Program created under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.”Map →

OrganizationIllinois Department of Corrections“State prison system responsible for holding and releasing incarcerated individua”Map →

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