Bill Status of HB 2603   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-AUDIT-TAX FUNDED ABORTIONS

House Sponsors
Rep. Adam M. Niemerg and Chris Miller

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/15/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 1305/10-75 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Auditor General to conduct a post audit of all accounts and transactions of the Department of Human Services to determine the total amount in public funds the Department has expended since January 1, 2018 (the effective date of Public Act 100-538) to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services. Provides that Department expenditures subject to examination under the audit include: any grant amounts awarded to nonprofit agencies and organizations in accordance with the Problem Pregnancy Health Services and Care Act to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services; and any funds used to cover the costs of elective abortions and related services provided under the Medical Assistance Program. Provides that the Auditor General may request the cooperation of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to assist in obtaining any information needed to complete the audit. Provides that upon completion of the post audit, the Auditor General shall issue a report in accordance with the Illinois State Auditing Act. Requires the report to be posted on the official website of the Department of Human Services. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  2/15/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/16/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

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