IL SB3469

Creates the "Second Chance State Contracts Act" establishing Article 34 of the Illinois Procurement Code to require public works contracts of $500,000 or more to hire "impacted individuals" (those arrested for or convicted of felonies) as apprentices, with wages and benefits totaling at least 5% of the contract value.

Allows the Chief Procurement Officer to grant waivers from hiring requirements upon written request if insufficient impacted individuals qualify for related apprenticeship programs, with detailed evidentiary requirements and a public comment period before determination.

Requires contractors to submit sworn affidavits documenting compliance, including employee names, hours worked, wages paid, and benefits provided on a semi-annual basis, with reports to the General Assembly by November 1 annually.

Mandates collective bargaining agreements with the State contribute at least 5% of wages and benefits paid to preapprenticeship programs exclusively serving impacted individuals, and repeals Sections 50-10 and 50-10.5 of the Procurement Code.

Expands the definition of "person with a disability" in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act to include individuals arrested for or convicted of felonies, enabling them to qualify for state contracting programs.