IllinoisHB3815104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

CONNECT 700 PROGRAM

Sponsored By: Michael Crawford (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Amends the Personnel Code. Requires the Director of Central Management Services to consult with the Department of Employment Security, the Department of Human Services, and other disability experts for the purpose of establishing, reviewing, and modifying the qualifying procedures under the Code for applicants whose disabilities are of such a significant nature that the applicants are unable to demonstrate their abilities in the ordinary selection process. Provides that all permanent executive branch classified positions are eligible for a 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience, and all permanent classified job postings must provide information regarding the on-the-job demonstration overview and certification process. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services is responsible for the administration and oversight of the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience, including the establishment of policies and procedures, data collection and reporting requirements, and compliance. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services shall design and implement a training curriculum for the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience. Provides that all executive leaders, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals, affirmative action officers, and ADA coordinators must receive annual training on the program. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services shall develop, administer, and make public a formal grievance process for individuals in the 700-hour on-the-job demonstration experience. Effective immediately.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Don Harmon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 131 • No: 26

House vote 4/17/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 95 • No: 9

House vote 4/15/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 7

House vote 3/25/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    6/1/2026Senate
  2. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

    5/30/2026Senate
  3. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

    5/30/2026Senate
  4. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

    5/22/2026Senate
  5. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

    5/21/2026Senate
  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026

    5/21/2026Senate
  7. Second Reading

    5/21/2026Senate
  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

    5/20/2026Senate
  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

    5/20/2026Senate
  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2026

    5/20/2026Senate
  11. Approved for Consideration Assignments

    5/20/2026Senate
  12. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

    5/19/2026Senate
  13. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    5/15/2026Senate
  14. Postponed - State Government

    5/13/2026Senate
  15. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

    5/8/2026Senate
  16. Postponed - State Government

    5/6/2026Senate
  17. Assigned to State Government

    4/28/2026Senate
  18. Referred to Assignments

    4/21/2026Senate
  19. First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  20. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    4/21/2026Senate
  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  22. Arrive in Senate

    4/21/2026Senate
  23. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-009-000

    4/17/2026House
  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/17/2026House
  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    4/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

  • Senate Amendment 1

  • Senate Amendment 2

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