Illinois SB2120 establishes a statewide 9-8-8 surcharge to support the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Illinois SB2120 amends the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act to increase the tax rate on interstate and intrastate telecommunications from 7% to 8.65%. The 1.65% increase is designated as the statewide 9-8-8 surcharge, intended to support and enhance the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Department of Human Services is authorized to implement and administer the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system. The bill also amends the State Finance Act to establish the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund, which is administered by the Department of Human Services.
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