Bill Status of HB3491  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  REENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Justin Slaughter, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Kevin John Olickal, Michael Crawford, Lilian Jiménez and Barbara Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new


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 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
  2/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/6/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
  3/20/2025HouseTo Fiscal Impact Subcommittee
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/16/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez