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IL HB4747

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gill

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Delays the implementation date of the direct support professional credential pilot program from State Fiscal Year 2025 to State Fiscal Year 2028

  • Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act (20 ILCS 1705/4.4)

  • The pilot program is administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities for 3 years to assess how credentialing promotes workforce recruitment and retention in the developmental disabilities field

  • Changes terminology from "direct support person credential" to "direct support professional credential"

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM

Last Action

Assigned to Human Services Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/4/2026
Rules2/6/2026

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