HB3815 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CONNECT 700 PROGRAM
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to State Government
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael Crawford

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Doris Turner)
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 415/17b  
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
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
3/26/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000
4/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/17/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/17/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-009-000
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to State Government