SB1771Introduced in the Senate
REENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE
Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Appropriations
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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