SB4000

DHS-COMM MENTAL HLTH WORKFORCE

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB4000 establishes a paid internship program for non-clinical staff in community mental health settings.

Illinois SB4000, the Community Mental Health Workforce Paid Internship Act, mandates the Department of Human Services to create a paid internship program for non-clinical staff in community mental health organizations. The program aims to address workforce shortages, enhance recruitment, and improve service delivery. Eligible entities, such as community mental health settings, can apply for funding to support internships in roles like human resources, finance, and information technology.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 27

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz