Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Failed 1 D cosponsors

HB 2549 — BEST CANDIDATE FOR JOB ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Best Candidate for the Job Act. Provides that private employers shall properly consider for employment persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. Prohibits discrimination against such persons unless there is a direct relationship between the offense and the specific employment sought. Establishes criteria for evaluating convictions. Provides that an employer that demonstrates that it has hired an individual pursuant to the Act, except for a willful or wanton act in hiring an individual, shall not be liable for acts or omissions by the employee. Exempts law enforcement agencies.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  3. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Rita Mayfield

  4. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  6. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2549 do?
Creates the Best Candidate for the Job Act. Provides that private employers shall properly consider for employment persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. Prohibits discrimination against such persons unless there is a direct relationship between the offense and the specific employment sought. Establishes criteria for evaluating convictions. Provides that an employer that demonstrates that it has hired an individual pursuant to the Act, except for a willful or wanton act in hiring an individual, shall not be liable for acts or omissions by the employee. Exempts law enforcement agencies.
Who sponsors HB 2549?
HB 2549 is sponsored by Rita Mayfield (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2549?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2549?
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