IL HB5570

Creates the Employment Choice for All Act to award grants to eligible employers holding 14(c) certificates who transition from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment paying minimum wage, effective July 1, 2030.

Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for a 3-year period, with applicants required to submit detailed applications including wage data, employee demographics, business transformation plans, and assurances of compliance.

Establishes phased wage increases requiring grantees to phase out subminimum wages at rates of 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90% of the federal minimum wage over a 3-year period beginning one year after the effective date.

Creates the Competitive Integrated Employment Task Force within the Department of Labor comprised of legislators, state agency representatives, and stakeholder representatives to provide guidance, review progress, and address barriers to transition.

Requires the Department of Labor to conduct evaluations of grant holders and submit a final report to the General Assembly and Governor within 18 months of the effective date, assessing changes in wages and employment for employees with disabilities.