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HB3815 - 104th General Assembly
CONNECT 700 PROGRAM
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 415/17c new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Personnel Code. Requires the Director of Central Management Services to consult with the Department of Employment Security, the Department of Human Services, and other disability experts for the purpose of establishing, reviewing, and modifying the qualifying procedures under the Code for applicants whose disabilities are of such a significant nature that the applicants are unable to demonstrate their abilities in the ordinary selection process. Provides that all permanent executive branch classified positions are eligible for a 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience, and all permanent classified job postings must provide information regarding the on-the-job demonstration overview and certification process. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services is responsible for the administration and oversight of the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience, including the establishment of policies and procedures, data collection and reporting requirements, and compliance. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services shall design and implement a training curriculum for the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience. Provides that all executive leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals, affirmative action officers, and ADA coordinators must receive annual training on the program. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services shall develop, administer, and make public a formal grievance process for individuals in the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 415/17c new
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 4095/17 new
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Personnel Code. Removes provisions providing that the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning best practices for helping persons with a disability gain employment. Amends the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force Act. Provides that the Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities Task Force, in cooperation with the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities, shall create a 5-year plan of recommended actions, outcomes, and benchmarks to help the State increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in State government. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/14/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 4/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000 |
| 4/17/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-009-000 |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/28/2026 | Senate | Assigned to State Government |
| 5/06/2026 | Senate | Postponed - State Government |
| 5/08/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/13/2026 | Senate | Postponed - State Government |
| 5/15/2026 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |