IL SB2883

State agencies must complete look-back calculations by June 30, 2027 comparing grant funding to human services organizations between fiscal years 2021 and 2026 to determine percentage changes in funding levels.

Grant amounts awarded in State Fiscal Year 2028 must be at least 25% higher than FY 2021 levels, reflecting the 24.7% inflation rate between July 2020 and July 2025.

Beginning in FY 2029, annual grant increases must equal the greater of 3% or the Consumer Price Index percentage increase from the preceding calendar year.

Grantees must spend at least 70% of increased funding directly on improving worker wages and benefits, with certification requirements to verify compliance.

Department of Central Management Services must hire a full-time Director of Human Services Wage Equity by June 30, 2027 to oversee implementation across nine specified state agencies.