HB2478 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Township Code is amended by adding Section 85-14 as follows:

(60 ILCS 1/85-14 new)

Sec. 85-14. Nondiscriminatory use of township funds. 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.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.