Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law alongside bill sponsors Representative Theresa Mah and Senator Cristina Castro. The Dignity in Pay Act primarily implements a plan to phase out 14(c) subminimum wage authorizations in Illinois, joining 18 other states in doing so. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) and the Illinois Department of Labor will lead the 5-year process—eliminating subminimum wage for people with disabilities by December 31, 2029. The Dignity in Pay Act is an unprecedented step forward to remove barriers to employment and prevent discrimination in the workplace for people with disabilities across Illinois. Until today, a provision in the federal 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has allowed for subminimum wage payment to individuals with disabilities by entities with special authorization, referred to as 14(c) certificates. Now, Illinois will phase out 14(c) and expand programs that increase inclusion and access for people with disabilities. Beyond removing subminimum wage, the Dignity in Pay Act addresses a number of key changes needed for people with disabilities in the workforce.