HB3491 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
REENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter |
| 2/14/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 3/06/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee |
| 3/20/2025 | House | To Fiscal Impact Subcommittee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 4/16/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 5/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford |