SB2811

GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM ACT

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2811 establishes a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program providing $500 monthly payments to 3,250 low-to-moderate-income families for two years.

Illinois SB2811, the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act, mandates the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to issue $500 monthly payments to 3,250 low-to-moderate-income families selected by lottery for two years. The Department cannot restrict how recipients use the payments or demand receipts for verification. The Act includes rulemaking provisions and will be repealed five years after its effective date.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026