HB4577 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB098 18943 JLS 54090 b

98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
HB4577

Introduced , by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Community Employment Opportunities Act. Contains only a short title and purpose, Provides that the purpose of the Act is to remove permanent barriers to employment opportunities for people with criminal records and that the Act seeks to ensure that employers have the flexibility to hire the most qualified applicants for any position judged on an individual basis.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning employment.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Community Employment Opportunities Act.

Section 5. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to remove permanent barriers to employment opportunities for people with criminal records. This Act seeks to ensure that employers have the flexibility to hire the most qualified applicants for any position judged on an individual basis.