Rep. Amy L. Grant votes against HB1810, a bill advancing equal opportunity for disabled inmates
Rep. Amy L. Grant (R-47th) voted against HB1810, a measure to advance equal opportunities for incarcerated individuals with disabilities, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, the Illinois House reports; the legislation was approved in an 80-36 vote.
The official summary of the bill states: "INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES."
Below is an analysis of the bill's content, possibly including clarifications for better understanding.
The legislation, formally titled the Equitable Access to Education, Employment, and Training for Incarcerated Individuals with Disabilities Act, intends to create fair opportunities for incarcerated people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to join work, education, and training programs. It provides for waivers from the Test of Adult Basic Education and similar assessments for these individuals, therefore opening pathways to participate in programs that offer earned sentence credit. The bill also requires annual training for Department of Corrections staff in areas such as identifying and supporting individuals with disabilities and implementing alternative assessments. It underscores adherence to federal disability legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, and allows those denied program access or reasonable accommodations to file grievances. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
The official action documented for HB1810 was 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs'.
Grant earned a BS from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.
As a Republican, Grant began serving in the Illinois State House in 2023 for the 47th House District, succeeding former representative Deanne Mazzochi.
Each bill in Illinois must go through a sequence of legislative stages, starting with initial introduction in one chamber, then proceeding to committee consideration, floor debate, and votes by both the House and Senate before reaching the governor for a final decision. The General Assembly meets on a two-year cycle, and although thousands of proposals surface each session, only a portion ultimately make it through the process and become law.