Bill Status of HB 3115   101st General Assembly

Short Description:  CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Michelle Mussman-Frances Ann Hurley-Yehiel M. Kalish, Kelly M. Cassidy and Robyn Gabel

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Laura Fine, Heather A. Steans-Julie A. Morrison and Laura M. Murphy)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Act. Requires the Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services to establish a 5-year Customized Employment Pilot Program that serves a minimum of 25 individuals by the second year of the Pilot Program. Provides that the Pilot Program shall include certain components, including: (1) an intensive discovery phase during which the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each program participant will be explored; (2) a customized person-centered planning process based upon information gathered during the discovery phase that involves capturing, organizing, and presenting the information in a blueprint for the job search; and (3) an employer negotiation process in which job duties and employee expectations are negotiated to align the skills and interests of each program participant to the needs of an employer. Provides that community-based agencies serving persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall identify and refer individuals to the Department for participation in the Pilot Program. Requires program participants to reflect the geographical, racial, ethnic, gender, and income-level diversity of the State. Contains provisions concerning data collection and reporting, administrative rules, and other matters.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, but with the following changes: Provides that the purpose of the Act is to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or similar conditions resulting in a most significant disability (rather than individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and complex needs). Provides that the Customized Employment Pilot Program shall be implemented through an individualized plan for employment developed by the individual with a disability and the vocational rehabilitation counselor employed by the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Provides that the individual with a disability may choose to have a personal representative participate in the development of the individualized plan for employment. Includes the State Rehabilitation Council in the list of entities from which the Department of Human Services is required to seek advice and recommendations concerning the creation, operation, and administration of the Customized Employment Pilot Program.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  2/15/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/15/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/5/2019HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  3/13/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/14/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/14/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  3/19/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
  3/20/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Human Services Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/20/2019HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 017-000-000
  3/20/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  3/20/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish
  3/21/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/29/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-001-000
  4/3/2019SenateArrive in Senate
  4/3/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 4, 2019
  4/4/2019SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  4/4/2019SenateFirst Reading
  4/4/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/21/2019SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
  5/22/2019SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/23/2019SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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