Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB3491      — REENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

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

  5. To Fiscal Impact Subcommittee

  6. Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3491      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB3491     ?
HB3491      is sponsored by Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), and La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3491     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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