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SB1979 - 104th General Assembly
SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 1005/1005-170 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Employment Security Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Employment Security shall create a self-employment assistance program to provide benefits to individuals who are working to start a business in the State and who are otherwise eligible to receive benefits under the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that a participant in the program shall be deemed to be actively engaged in seeking work as required under the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that benefits paid to a participant in the program are considered to be benefits paid under the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that the Department of Employment Security shall adopt rules to implement and administer the program.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/14/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 2/21/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |
| 2/24/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham |