HB3751Introduced in the House
DCEO-EMPLOY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Introduced by Jawaharial Williams, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, in addition to other activities, the Office of Economic Equity and Empowerment shall provide assistance to employment social enterprises. Defines "employment social enterprise".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0765
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 28, 2026
40
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in State Government Administration Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Note / Motion Filed - Note Act Does Not Apply Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Motion Prevailed 073-039-000
Fiscal Note Request is Inapplicable
State Mandates Fiscal Note Request is Inapplicable
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-039-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Assigned to State Government
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Do Pass State Government; 007-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 040-019-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0765
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