DHS-2-1-1 SERVICE House SponsorsRep. Daniel Didech and Nicolle Grasse 4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 20 ILCS 1335/520 ILCS 1335/1020 ILCS 1335/2020 ILCS 1335/3020 ILCS 1335/4520 ILCS 1335/5520 ILCS 1335/6020 ILCS 3956/90 Amends the 2-1-1 Service Act. Makes changes to a provision concerning the designation of a lead entity to administer the statewide 2-1-1 system. Requires the lead entity to have: (1) demonstrated expertise in providing access to health and human services; and (5) a demonstrated track record of securing diversified funding sources in order to support sustainable operation of 2-1-1. Requires the lead entity to establish standards consistent with prevailing national standards established for providing information about and referrals to human services agencies to 2-1-1 callers. Requires the lead entity to provide annual reports to the Department of Human Services on the 2-1-1 system, including information on call volume and interactions, caller demographics, reasons for contact, service referral gaps, and other matters. Makes changes to the definitions of "approved 2-1-1 service provider", "2-1-1 service area", and "Human services". Removes the definitions for "pay telephone", "private branch exchange", and "recognized 2-1-1 service provider". Amends the Human Services 2-1-1 Collaboration Board Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on July 1, 2025. Effective immediately. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000 3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse 3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/27/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech 3/27/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/7/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee 4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/11/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee