Bill Status of HB 5221   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-DAY CARE-PAID SICK DAY

House Sponsors
Rep. Yolonda Morris

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 1305/10-80 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish and administer a program that provides parents or guardians of children enrolled in a qualifying day care facility reimbursements of paid child care expenses for up to 5 sick days each calendar year. Provides that the reimbursement rate for sick days shall be determined by the Department by rule. Requires claims for reimbursement to be made to the Department by the qualifying day care facility on behalf of a parent or guardian who submits a receipt and any other required documentation that demonstrates the parent or guardian has satisfied all payment obligations for the claimed sick day. Provides that upon the Department's determination that reimbursement is proper, a reimbursement shall be made to the qualifying day care facility which shall then credit the parent or guardian the reimbursement amount. Provides that parents and guardians and any other relatives who receive child care assistance under the Department's Child Care Assistance Program are not eligible for sick day reimbursements under the amendatory Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2024HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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