UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME BAN
- Introduced Feb 9, 2024
- In committee Feb 9, 2024
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Creates the Universal Basic Income Prohibition Act. Defines "universal basic income" as a government program that provides a base income to persons residing in Illinois by disbursing direct, recurring cash payments to persons to be used for any purpose without qualification or restriction. Provides that the General Assembly, a state agency, or a unit of local government may not pass a law, rule, resolution, or…
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Creates the Universal Basic Income Prohibition Act. Defines "universal basic income" as a government program that provides a base income to persons residing in Illinois by disbursing direct, recurring cash payments to persons to be used for any purpose without qualification or restriction. Provides that the General Assembly, a state agency, or a unit of local government may not pass a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance establishing a universal basic income program or any similar program. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to (i) diminish, negate, or interfere with a State public aid or social welfare program established by law, rule, resolution, or ordinance before the effective date of the Act that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program, including, but not limited to, township general assistance programs, or (ii) prohibit the passage of a law, rule, resolution, or ordinance that establishes or implements a public aid or social welfare program that does not meet the criteria of a universal basic income program or any similar guaranteed income program. Limits home rule powers by providing that regulation of universal basic income is an exclusive power and function of the State. Effective immediately.
Every action
4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Andrew S. ChesneyR Primary sponsor · District 45
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.