Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1771

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create a program to award grants to Navigators for specified purposes, including wage reimbursements for employers that employ certain formerly incarcerated individuals. Contains provisions concerning requirements for wage reimbursements. Provides that "Navigator" means an entity that has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in administering workforce development programs for formerly incarcerated participants and is certified by the Department as a Navigator. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to adopt emergency rules to implement the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
2/6/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/18/2025	Senate	Assigned to Appropriations
2/26/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
3/3/2025	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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