Illinois HB2961 mandates diversity and inclusion in state construction projects.
Illinois HB2961, known as the Best Interest of the State Act, requires collective bargaining units, contractors, and subcontractors participating in project labor agreements to meet specific diversity and equity standards. These include employing a percentage of workers who meet definitions under the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act and the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act, or reflecting the demographic makeup of the county where the project is located.
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