The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) celebrates the signing of HB2831 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was joined by SHPA Executive Director David Esposito along with other supportive housing advocates at Featherfist in Chicago, where he signed HB2831 into law.
With bipartisan support in the House and Senate, HB2831 builds on an executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker in September 2021 that created – within the Department of Human Services (DHS) – the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness, as well as the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness. These commissions have been overseen by a “State Homelessness Chief.”
HB 2831 builds upon Gov. Pritzker’s executive order creating the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and reflects the legislature’s commitment in addressing the big picture issues of homelessness, institutionalization, and housing instability in Illinois
“It was a great honor to join Gov. Pritzker as he signed this bill into law, making what was once only a dream now become a reality, said Esposito. “It has been an amazing journey, along with SHPA’s partner organizations and bill sponsors Sen. Johnson and Rep. LaPointe, as we transform Illinois’ response to homelessness.”
The establishment of the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness was a critical first step to tackling the big picture issues of homelessness, institutionalization, and housing instability. This work started many years ago and was achieved by the unwavering commitment and determination of SHPA’s board, members, and supporters.