HB4449

DHFS-DHS-DIRECT SUPPORT WAGE

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4449 aims to increase wages for direct support professionals and other frontline staff in community-based settings for persons with.

HB4449, known as the Community Disability Living Wage Act, seeks to raise wages for direct support professionals (DSPs) and other frontline staff in community-based settings for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to establish reimbursement rates that progressively lead to livable wages for frontline personnel. It includes provisions for wage increases for DSPs and other frontline staff, with specific increases outlined for different categories of staff and different timeframes.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

May 21

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

Apr 24

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

Apr 22

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller