IL SB1653

Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to require third-party state contracts be permissible only when they are in the best interests of the State.

Defines "third-party contract" as an agreement where a contractor provides services substantially similar to and in lieu of services that would otherwise be performed by State employees.

Establishes nine conditions that must all be met for a third-party contract to be in the State's best interests, including significant cost savings, competitive bidding, and no adverse effects on affirmative action or veterans' hiring.

Requires savings to be large enough to withstand normal private sector and State cost fluctuations during the contract period and prohibits savings achieved through reduction in service quality or quantity.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.