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IL HR0290
Resolution
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jehan Gordon-Booth
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AI Summary
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Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Illinois to raise awareness of barriers faced by individuals with criminal records
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Highlights Illinois labor challenges: 64.9% labor force participation rate and 4.8% unemployment rate (above the 4.2% national average) as of March 2025, with worker shortages in construction, healthcare, education, and agriculture
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Encourages public and private sector leaders to adopt policies removing unnecessary barriers to employment and reintegration for people with criminal records
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Directs copies of the resolution be delivered to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Governor
Legislative Description
SECOND CHANCE MONTH
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
7/1/2025