HB1346 Summary

• Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708) to add protections for grant recipients regarding fringe benefits and administrative costs.

• Prohibits grants from restricting the amount of money used to pay for fringe benefits, which are defined as allowances and services provided by employers (including leave, insurance, pensions, and unemployment benefits).

• Prohibits grants from restricting administrative costs to less than 20% of the total grant award.

• Adds a new definition of "fringe benefits" to the Act's definitions section to clarify covered compensation beyond regular salaries and wages.