HB5462 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HIGHER ED-HUMAN SERVICES LOAN
Last Action

3/18/2026 - House: Assigned to Higher Education Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Hearings

Higher Education Committee Hearing Mar 25 2026 4:00PM Stratton Building Room C-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program Act. Provides that a recipient may receive an award through the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program for a maximum of 4 years. With regard to eligibility for the Program, requires, among other criteria, (i) an applicant to be a full-time employee for at least 24 consecutive months as a human services professional at the time of application, (ii) an applicant to remain a full-time employee as a human services professional in the same community-based human services agency for at least 12 months follow the initial application for (rather than after receiving) the grant, and (iii) an applicant seeking a renewal award to be employed by the same community-based human services agency at the time of application and to provide evidence of continuous employment for the 12 months preceding the application for renewal. Defines "human services agency". Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee