103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB2478

 

Introduced 2/15/2023, by Rep. Anna Moeller

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
60 ILCS 1/85-14 new

    Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township or township official may not prohibit an organization from receiving township funds based upon the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of the person who would receive those funds from the organization. Effective immediately.


LRB103 29409 AWJ 55800 b

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

HB2478LRB103 29409 AWJ 55800 b

1    AN ACT concerning local government.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Township Code is amended by adding Section
585-14 as follows:
 
6    (60 ILCS 1/85-14 new)
7    Sec. 85-14. Nondiscriminatory use of township funds. A
8township or township official may not prohibit an organization
9from receiving township funds based upon the actual or
10perceived citizenship or immigration status of the person who
11would receive those funds from the organization.
 
12    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
13becoming law.