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SB 3286 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

UNEMPLOYMENT INS-ACADEMICS

Summary
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, with respect to a week of unemployment beginning on or after June 1, 2026, benefits shall be payable to an individual on the basis of wages for employment in other than an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity performed for an educational institution or an educational service agency, as long as the individual is otherwise eligible for benefits. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExcludes instructional/research staff at educational institutions from unemployment benefits eligibility, restricting access to financial support for educators.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts unemployment benefit eligibility by excluding instructional/research/admin roles from wage calculation, potentially reducing benefits for educators.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Ram Villivalam
Ram Villivalam
DDemocratic
IL
8
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Photo of Emil Jones
Emil Jones
DDemocratic
IL
14
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Photo of Robert Peters
Robert Peters
DDemocratic
IL
13