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SB1997Introduced in the Senate

DHS-AGING-HOMEMAKER WAGES

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Graciela Guzman, District 20

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging and the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that, subject to and upon federal approval if required, on and after January 1, 2026, the hourly wage paid to direct service workers, including, but not limited to personal assistants and individual maintenance home health workers, who provide services under the Community Care Program and the Home Services Program shall be increased to a sufficient amount to sustain a minimum wage of $30 per hour.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

June 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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