SB 35 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

WORK COMP-SOLE PROPRIETORS

Summary
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply automatically and without election to all employers and all their employees, including, but not limited to, sole proprietors and general contractors and their subcontractors (currently, all employers and all their employees), engaged in any department enterprises or businesses which are declared to be extra hazardous. Removes a provision that the Act shall not be construed to apply to any sole proprietor or partner or member of a limited liability company who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act. Provides that the definition of "corporate officer" does not include a sole proprietor.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Jan 22, 2025
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Assigned to Judiciary
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Jan 13, 2025
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Referred to Assignments
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Jil Tracy
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