CHICAGO – A measure to address homelessness led by State Senator Adriane Johnson was signed into law today.

“Homelessness is the effect of numerous causes,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By taking a comprehensive approach to decrease homelessness and improve health and human services, we are able to successfully combat root causes head on.”

House Bill 2831 will create an office within the Illinois Department of Human Services tasked with preventing and ending homelessness. The office will create a strategic plan aimed to decrease homelessness and improve health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness.

“Homelessness is a pervasive issue in our state that has been long overlooked,” said Johnson. ”We must continue to expand services to assist people and families who need it most.”

House Bill 2831 was signed into law Wednesday.