Illinois HB5395 allocates $2,500,000 to the Illinois Prison Project for legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated individuals.
Illinois HB5395 appropriates $2,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for a grant to the Illinois Prison Project. This grant is intended to provide legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated persons within the Illinois Department of Corrections. The funding aims to enhance the legal services available to those incarcerated, ensuring they have access to necessary legal resources. The appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.