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HB 3089

DHFS-DHS-DIRECT SUPPORT WAGE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 10 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishing wage standards for direct support professionals serving vulnerable populations under state health and human services departments.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
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Bill Summary · HB 3089

Legislative bill overview

HB 3089 establishes wage requirements for direct support professionals employed by the Department of Human Services and Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in Illinois. The bill appears designed to standardize and likely increase compensation for workers providing direct care services to vulnerable populations under state supervision.

Why is this important

Direct support professionals provide essential services to individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, and other vulnerabilities. Wage standards directly affect worker retention, service quality, and the ability to recruit qualified caregivers in a competitive labor market. This impacts both the workers themselves and the individuals receiving care services.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Increased wages represent a significant state budget commitment with unclear funding mechanisms or total cost projections
  • Implementation scope: Ambiguity about which positions qualify as "direct support" and whether private contractors receiving state funds are included
  • Market effects: Wage mandates could create pay equity disputes between state employees and comparable private-sector positions, or affect sustainability of contracted services

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

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