IL HB3914

Directs the Department of Central Management Services to identify and seek changes to statutes and policies that impede employment access for minorities and marginalized individuals in State of Illinois jobs

Requires state agencies to increase diversity on interview panels for positions using panels of 3+ members or multi-round interview processes (2+ rounds), with representation from groups covered by African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American Employment Plans

Mandates annual reporting to the Department of Central Management Services on interview panel diversity, including number of diverse applicants interviewed, interviews with diverse interviewers and applicants, and diverse applicants hired

Requires the Department to increase career counseling opportunities for individuals in arrears on child support payments and dedicate staff to develop effective counseling plans

Removes age, physical/psychological condition, and substance use (alcohol, controlled substances, cannabis) as automatic disqualifiers for state employment candidates, while adding an appeal process for candidates accused of examination fraud