On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that will allow convicted felons to work in Illinois casinos, in non-gaming positions.
Senate Bill 1462 passed the General Assembly in May with the support of labor unions and the Illinois Gaming Board.
The law removes an automatic disqualification for people with felony convictions to be eligible to apply for an occupational license from the Gaming Board. They could then gain employment in restaurants, maintenance, and housekeeping.
The gaming board would also review the types of convictions, the number and severity of the charges, and the time since conviction.
