IL HB1074

Amends the definition of "eligible offender" to include persons convicted of crimes that do not involve sex offender registration, arsonist registration, or child murderer/violent offender against youth registration, and excludes persons convicted of first degree murder.

Removes prior restrictions that excluded offenders convicted of crimes of violence, Class X felonies, nonprobationable offenses, or violations of sex offense or bodily harm articles; also removes the limit of no more than two prior felony convictions.

Authorizes circuit courts to issue certificates of relief from disabilities and forfeitures at the time of sentencing, and allows courts to grant relief from forfeiture of licenses in addition to disabilities.

Creates a certificate of good conduct that may relieve eligible offenders of employment bars, either for specific enumerated disabilities or all disabilities and bars, though it does not hide, alter, or expunge criminal records nor prevent employers from accessing background information.

Requires the Prisoner Review Board to hold a rehabilitation review before issuing a certificate of good conduct and establishes minimum periods of good conduct (1 year for misdemeanors, 3 years for felonies).