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IL SB3255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy

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Origin

Senate

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 developmental disabilities services

  • Changes terminology in the statute from "direct support person credential" to "direct support professional credential"

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM

Last Action

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026

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