Illinois · Senate Bill 120 · 104th General Assembly

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SB 120 Sponsored by Celina Villanueva In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 17, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 17, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

42 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  9. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  11. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  12. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  15. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
  16. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  19. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  20. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  21. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
  22. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
  23. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  24. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  25. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  26. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  27. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  28. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  29. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  30. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  31. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  32. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  33. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  34. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  1. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  2. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 29 cosponsors: 27 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

All 29 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.