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IL SB2952

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Heather Steans

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to establish reimbursement rates for residential and day programs serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities that support livable wages for front line personnel.

  • Mandates direct support persons earn a base wage of not less than $15 per hour, with other front line personnel earning commensurate wages.

  • Defines "front line personnel" as direct support persons, aides, front-line supervisors, qualified intellectual disabilities professionals, nurses, and non-administrative support staff in covered service settings.

  • Applies to programs including intermediate care facilities, community-integrated living arrangements, developmental training programs, and employment programs funded by State funds or Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

DEV DISABLED-DSP-WAGES

Last Action

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

7/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Assignments7/31/2016
Human Services3/2/2016
Assignments2/18/2016

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