Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. In provisions concerning the Community Care Program, provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2026, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $32.75 to sustain a minimum wage of $20 per hour for direct service workers. As a condition of their eligibility for the $32.75 in-home services rate, requires in-home services providers to (i) certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers and (ii) submit cost reports. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the rate increases. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, the Department shall ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 80% of total payments the provider receives for homecare aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires the Department to adopt rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs. Authorizes the Department to sanction a provider that fails to meet the requirements of the amendatory Act. Defines terms.
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Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Department of Human Services for a grant to the Illinois Prison Project for the purposes of legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated persons in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2025.
Declares May 2025 as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Awareness Month in the State of Illinois to increase the public's understanding of the development and implementation of a student's IEP.
Declares April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in the State of Illinois and encourages Illinoisans to become familiar with and celebrate the contributions of deaf Illinoisans to our state and nation.
Maddy summarySJR 37 is a commemorative resolution that designates July 25, 2025, as Emmett Till Day.
Commends the employees of United States Postal Service (USPS) for their outstanding service to the United States and its communities and their hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering for America.
Commends the members of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 11 for their hard work, dedication, outstanding service to the community, and commitment to delivering for the United States.
Maddy summaryHR 354 is a resolution that commends the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for its history of leadership, service, and brotherhood. It also formally welcomes members of the fraternity to the Capitol.
Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy. Commends its members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout Illinois and internationally.
Maddy summaryHR 327 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election as the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.