HB 4139 Illinois House · 99th Regular Session

RIGHT TO WORK ACT

Summary
Creates the Right to Work Act. Provides that a person may not be required to join or contribute to a labor organization as a condition of employment. Provides that violations of the Act constitute a Class A misdemeanor. Authorizes injunctive relief. Authorizes a private right of action for damages. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Provides that employees have the right not to become or remain a member of a labor organization, or to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges to a labor organization, Eliminates provisions authorizing fair share agreements. Amends the Illinois State Comptroller Act, and the Illinois State Auditing Act to make related changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 25, 2015
House · Reported by committee
To Workforce Reconciliation Subcommittee
Mar 16, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Feb 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Reginald Phillips
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