AGING-CCP-DIRECT SRVCE WORKER
Sponsored By: Celina Villanueva (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Community Care Program, provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2026, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $32.75 to sustain a minimum wage of $20 per hour for direct service workers. As a condition of their eligibility for the $32.75 in-home services rate, requires in-home services providers to (i) certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers and (ii) submit cost reports. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the rate increases. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, the Department shall ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 80% of total payments the provider receives for homecare aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires the Department to adopt rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs. Authorizes the Department to sanction a provider that fails to meet the requirements of the amendatory Act. Defines terms.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Doris Turner
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Lakesia Collins
Democratic • Senate
Laura Ellman
Democratic • Senate
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Michael W. Halpin
Democratic • Senate
Mike Porfirio
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Omar Aquino
Democratic • Senate
Paul Faraci
Democratic • Senate
Rachel Ventura
Democratic • Senate
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Robert F. Martwick
Democratic • Senate
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Steve Stadelman
Democratic • Senate
Willie Preston
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
5/21/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
5/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
5/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
5/12/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
5/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
5/1/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
4/30/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
4/30/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
4/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
4/4/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
4/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/3/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
4/2/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
4/2/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
4/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
3/21/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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