Fund Immigrant-work Permits
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- Senate
- Latest action
- May 3, 2024
What it does
Amends the Department of Human Services Act and the State Finance Act. Creates the Support Immigrant Labor Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that, from appropriations to the Department from the Fund, the Department shall award grants to community-based organizations in Illinois for the purpose of providing free assistance to newly arrived immigrants in Illinois in applying for and obtaining work permits, for providing funding for all or a portion of all costs and fees associated with an application for such work permit, and providing for free representation in any legal matters with such application. Provides that moneys received for this Fund, including, but not…
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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Illinois.