Rep. Camille Lilly

Amends the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act. Provides that the period of registration shall be 5 years (currently, 10 years). Provides that the period of extended registration imposed for failure to register shall be equal to the period during which the offender failed to register (currently, 10 years). Provides that if the period of registration is extended, a registered letter shall also be sent to the offender (currently, only to local law enforcement). Provides that the penalty for failure to register or providing false information is a Class B misdemeanor (currently, Class 3 felony), a second or subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor (currently, Class 2 felony).

Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Provides that, unless the bank has actual knowledge of the falsity of an allegation or assertion received by the bank relating to financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled customer, the bank is entitled to rely in good faith on such an allegation or assertion when formulating a suspicion that there might be a reportable case of financial exploitation. Defines "suspicion by the bank". Provides that, if a subpoena, summons, warrant, or other request for a customer's records is presented to the bank by an agency or department of the federal government, or by an officer, agent, or employee of such federal agency or department, a bank is not required to release records until the bank has been furnished with a written certification that the requesting agency or department has satisfied its obligations under the federal Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978. Provides that, unless a federal law requires otherwise, the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation shall (rather than may) by rule prescribe periods of time for which banks operating under this Act must retain records and after the expiration of which, the bank may destroy those records. Includes within the powers of the State Banking Board of Illinois the power to review and examine bank call report fee revenue and the disbursement of the fees. Makes other changes. Amends the Promissory Note and Bank Holiday Act. Provides that, if the bank is going to be closed for no more than a half day to permit personnel to attend a funeral, visitation, or other memorial service held for a deceased officer, employee, or director of the bank, or a family member of such person, the bank need only notify the Secretary and post conspicuously in the lobby of any affected office or branch of the bank notice of the hours during which the bank will be closed. Requires the notification to the Secretary and posting of notice in the lobby of the office or branch to be accomplished not less than 24 hours in advance of the day during which such closing will occur.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that 45 days prior to the scheduled discharge of a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Department shall give the person: (1) information about obtaining a standard Illinois Identification Card or a limited-term Illinois Identification Card; (2) information about voter registration and may distribute information prepared by the State Board of Elections and may enter into an interagency contract with the State Board of Elections to participate in the automatic voter registration program and be a designated automatic voter registration agency under the Election Code; (3) information about job listings upon discharge from the correctional institution or facility; (4) information about available housing upon discharge from the correctional institution or facility; (5) a directory of elected State officials and of officials elected in the county and municipality, if any, in which the committed person intends to reside upon discharge from the correctional institution or facility; and (6) any other information that the Department of Corrections deems necessary to provide the committed person in order for the committed person to reenter the community and avoid recidivism (currently, the committed person is provided information, if uninsured, about applying for health care coverage including medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code).

Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority shall, no later than July 1, 2021, establish a program, similar to the U-Pass program, for allowing persons 18 or younger use the Authority's buses and trains for transportation to youth programs or youth services. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement from the State.

Amends the Department of Employment Security Law. Directs the Department of Employment Security to work with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to identify employment opportunities in the State for persons who are in arrears in child support obligations.

Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that it shall be established as an aspirational goal to award State contracts to businesses owned by Descendants of American Slavery in a total dollar amount that is proportionate to the percentage of such persons who are residents of this State. Provides further requirements concerning the awarding of State contracts to businesses owned by Descendants of American Slavery. Requires reporting concerning the disparity between the representation of Descendants of American Slavery in State contracts compared to the percentage of such persons who are residents of this State. Specifies further requirements concerning waiver requests under the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Requires labor organizations to establish and maintain membership that includes Descendants of American Slavery that is proportionate to the percentage of such persons who are residents of this State, and report those actions. Defines the term "minority person" to include a Descendant of American Slavery. Makes conforming changes.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall enter into contracts with the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and any other appropriate State agencies as the Department of Corrections may direct so that those Departments or agencies may assist persons released from institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections in obtaining the services provided by those Departments. Provides for the type of services available to released persons. Provides that at least 45 days before the scheduled discharge of a person committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Department shall inform the person that those Departments shall provide that assistance. Provides that if the county or municipality of the released person's residence has established a program for reentry of persons into the community who have been committed to the Department, the Department of Corrections shall inform the person about that program. Provides that the assistance provided under this provision shall be available to the person during the term of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release.

Amends the Illinois Credit Union Act, the Transmitters of Money Act, the Sales Finance Agency Act, the Debt Management Service Act, the Consumer Installment Loan Act, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act, and the Payday Loan Reform Act. Requires applicants for a license or renewal of a license to operate a credit union, operate as a transmitter of money, engage in the business of a sales finance agency, engage in a debt management service, make consumer installment loans, operate as a debt settlement provider, or operate as a lender of payday loans to provide an email address of record to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. In provisions concerning service of certain notices and orders, allows service by email to the email address of record. Provides that service to an email address of record is deemed complete when sent. Provides that service by certified mail shall be deemed completed when the notice is deposited in the United States mail. Defines the term "email address of record". Makes other changes.

Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires each State agency to implement strategies and programs to provide job training to ex-offenders and persons between the ages 16 and 21 for the purpose of increasing the number of such persons employed by State government. Provides for an annual report to the Department of Central Management Services. Requires the Department to assist State agencies in the development, implementation, and modification of job training strategies and programs. Provides for the adoption of rules. Defines "ex-offender".

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that each institution or facility of the Department of Corrections shall hire a reentry specialist to assist with the reentry of offenders into the community. Provides that the Department shall by rule provide for the duties and responsibilities of reentry specialists.