HB3835 Summary

• Requires applicants for Housing Authority commissioner positions to complete an application disclosing any conviction or finding as a child sex offender prior to appointment.

• Mandates criminal background investigations by Illinois State Police for all Housing Authority commissioner applicants, with the municipality or county bearing investigation fees.

• Prohibits appointment of individuals convicted of first degree murder, Class X felonies, specified violent and sexual crimes listed in the Criminal Code, or found to be perpetrators of abuse of minors under 18.

• Prohibits appointment of individuals convicted of enumerated drug offenses (cannabis, controlled substances, methamphetamine) until 7 years following completion of sentence.

• Allows discretionary appointment of candidates who have obtained a certificate of good conduct from circuit court under the Unified Code of Corrections, with criminal investigation information kept confidential and disclosure violations subject to Class A misdemeanor penalties.