House Sponsors: HAMOS-WINTERS-PUGH-COULSON-FEIGENHOLTZ, SHARP, SCOTT AND GILES. Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER-LIGHTFORD-OBAMA-SYVERSON-PARKER Short description: DHS-HOMELESS PREVNTN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Homelessness Prevention Act by adding a caption to the definitions Section. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Adds reference to: 310 ILCS 70/2 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1302 310 ILCS 70/4 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1304 310 ILCS 70/4.5 new 310 ILCS 70/5 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1305 310 ILCS 70/6 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1306 310 ILCS 70/8 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1308 310 ILCS 70/9 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1309 310 ILCS 70/9.5 new 310 ILCS 70/13 from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1313 310 ILCS 70/7 rep. Deletes everything. Amends the Homelessness Prevention Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a family homelessness prevention and assistance program to stabilize families in their existing homes, to shorten the amount of time that families stay in emergency shelters, and to assist families with securing affordable housing. Allows the Department to make grants to counties, townships, municipalities, and not-for-profit corporations. Provides that priority for grants will be given to applicants participating in an established continuum of care. Deletes a provision that requires households receiving assistance to be eligible for Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Provides that the assistance may be used for the payment of utility bills and arrearages and support services to prevent homelessness or repeated episodes of homelessness. Requires grantees to consult on a regular basis with the local established continuum of care in preparing project proposals and in designing, implementing, and evaluating projects. Requires the Department to report on activities under the Act as a part of its annual report to the General Assembly. Repeals a Section concerning limits on the amount of assistance a person may receive. Makes other changes. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0388 Last action date: 99-07-30 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status