Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation allowing individuals with certain criminal convictions the opportunity to apply for non-gambling-related positions in Illinois casinos, particularly in the hospitality industry.
Illinois Games Commission worked with Autism here Local Senate sponsors 1 and the 1462 bill, Senator Robert Peters and Representative Cam Buckner to draft the bill.
“Here in the land of Lincoln, we believe that people deserve second chances — and that includes ex-prisoners and those who have been convicted of a felony,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As we transform our justice system away from prison and toward rehabilitation, we are creating opportunities for Illinoisans who made mistakes to secure gainful employment and build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.”
Currently under state law, people with a criminal conviction are ineligible to work in a casino in both gaming and non-gaming positions.
SB 1462 removes the automatic exclusion of non-gaming functions and allows for IGB To consider individual facts and circumstances related to prior criminal convictions when making a licensing decision for applicants for a professional casino license.
The jobs affected by SB 1462 are for non-gaming jobs such as restaurant staff, maintenance, and housekeeping.
“Individuals affected by the justice system often have a hard time looking for worthwhile employment opportunities when they return to the community,” said State Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago). “These individuals have served their time and should be able to get on with their lives. There are many non-gaming jobs within casinos, such as hospitality-related jobs. Connecting this vulnerable community with these well-paying union jobs will enable people to become financially secure and motivated.” The growth of safe communities.
“I applaud the efforts of Governor Pritzker and the bill sponsors to enact Senate Bill 1462 into law,” he said. IGB Director Marcus Frochter. This law saves IGBThe necessary ability to protect the integrity of Illinois gaming while providing the opportunity to obtain gainful employment in non-casino gaming positions for applicants with prior convictions.
