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SB 120

AGING-CCP-DIRECT SRVCE WORKER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino and 29 co-sponsors

SB 120 establishes protections and standards for Illinois aging/CCP direct service workers, addressing workforce shortages through training, wage, and employment safeguards.

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Bill Summary · SB 120

Legislative bill overview

SB 120 establishes standards and protections for direct service workers employed in aging and Community Care Program (CCP) settings in Illinois. The bill addresses workforce quality, compensation, training requirements, and worker protections within the long-term care and home-based services sector.

Why is this important

Illinois faces a critical shortage of direct care workers serving elderly and disabled populations, with high turnover rates affecting care quality and continuity. This legislation directly impacts the 1+ million seniors in Illinois and the tens of thousands of workers providing essential daily care in homes and facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Increased wage requirements and training mandates may substantially raise operational costs for care agencies and facilities, potentially affecting Medicaid reimbursement rates and service availability
  • Implementation burden: Small agencies and individual employers may struggle with compliance requirements, particularly around training documentation and certification standards
  • Labor market effects: While intended to improve retention, mandated wage increases could accelerate automation or consolidation in the industry, potentially reducing job availability in some regions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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