Labor & Employment

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5413: WORK COMP-FIRST RESPONDERS

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an employee who is employed as a first responder and who suffers a serious bodily injury in the course of that employment shall be presumed to be entitled to permanent total disability benefits. Provides that the Workers' Compensation Commission shall accelerate any dispute regarding an employee's continuing entitlement to benefits under the provision.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPresumes entitlement to permanent disability benefits for first responders, strengthening access to compensation and reducing dispute delays.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5461: WAGES-TERMINATION PAYMENTS

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Provides that it is unlawful to include in any employment contract, or to require an employee to execute as a condition of employment or a work relationship, a contract that: (1) requires the employee to pay an employer, training provider, or debt collector for a debt if the employee's employment or work relationship with a specific employer is terminated; (2) authorizes the employer, training provider, or debt collector to resume or initiate collection of or to end forbearance on a debt if the employee's employment or work relationship with a specific employer is terminated; (3) imposes any penalty, fee, or cost on an employee if the employee's employment or work relationship with a specific employer is terminated. Provides that the provision applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that a contract entered into in violation of the provision is void and unenforceable. Sets forth exceptions. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from requiring debt repayment upon termination, protecting workers' financial rights after employment ends.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4980: HUMAN CONTROL OF AI ACT

Creates the Meaningful Human Control of Artificial Intelligence Act. Provides that a public employer, including a contractor or subcontractor of the public employer, shall not use or apply, or authorize any procurement, purchase, or acquisition of any service or system using or relying on any automated decision-making system, directly or indirectly, without meaningful and continuing human review when performing specified functions. Provides that an employer seeking to use or apply an automated decision-making system shall conduct an initial impact assessment and an additional impact assessments at least once every 2 years and prior to any material changes to the automated decision-making system. Sets forth provisions concerning anti-retaliation; enforcement by the Department of Labor; and private rights of action.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires meaningful human review for AI in public employment decisions, preventing automated systems from making unreviewed workplace choices that could impact workers' rights.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI deployment in public sector by mandating human review, limiting automated decision-making systems without oversight90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4263: GRATUITY ALLOWANCE-HOME RULE

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides that the regulation of allowances for gratuities as part of the hourly wage rate is an exclusive power and function of the State. Provides that a home rule unit may not regulate allowances for gratuities as part of the hourly wage rate. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks local governments from regulating gratuities as part of hourly wage, removing potential protections that could increase worker earnings by preventing tip credits against minimum wage.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4565: FREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CARE

Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that any covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall not be enforceable with respect to individuals employed by health care facilities as health care professionals in the State regardless of whether an individual is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves non-compete restrictions for health care workers, protecting their right to change employment without legal barriers, aligning with worker rights protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3762: EXTREME WORKPLACE TEMPS

Creates the Workplace Extreme Temperature Safety Act. Provides that the Director of Labor shall adopt rules to establish excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Sets forth temporary excessive heat and excessive cold standards. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2026, the Director shall establish by rule an occupational temperature-related illness and injury prevention plan. Sets forth provisions concerning retaliation; violations; penalties; and enforcement of the Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates temperature safety standards, prevention plans, and enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat/cold hazards, directly advancing workplace safety protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2632: PREVAILING WAGE-TAX CREDITS

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act and the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that certain transferable tax credits are considered public works within the meaning of the Prevailing Wage Act. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures tax credits for public works comply with prevailing wage requirements, strengthening worker pay protections under Prevailing Wage Act.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2565: UNEMPLOYMENT INS-LABOR DISPUTE

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that an individual shall be ineligible for benefits for a period totaling and not to exceed 2 weeks (rather than an individual shall be ineligible for benefits for any week) with respect to which it is found that his total or partial unemployment is due to a stoppage of work which exists because of a labor dispute at the factory, establishment, or other premises at which he is or was last employed. Provides that, after the 2-week period, the individual will be eligible for benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentShortens unemployment benefit ineligibility during labor disputes from indefinite to 2 weeks, expanding worker access to benefits during disputes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3213: EMPLOYMENT-PROHIBIT COVENANTS

Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, no employer shall enter into a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit with any employee. Provides that a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit entered into on or after January 1, 2026 is illegal and void regardless of where and when the covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit was entered into. Provides that an employer or former employer shall not attempt to enforce a contract that is void and unenforceable under the Act regardless of whether the contract was signed and the employment was maintained outside of the State. Repeals provisions concerning the legitimate business interest of the employer; ensuring employees are informed about their obligations; and reformation of covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit. Makes changes to definitions. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-compete agreements, protecting employee job mobility and rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 3249: RIGHT TO SIT AT WORK

Creates the Right to Sit at Work Act. Provides that an employer shall provide a suitable seat to an employee when the nature of the employee's work reasonably allows for seated work. Provides that on and after the effective date of the Act, an employer shall not design a work space to require standing if the work space could reasonably be designed to allow seated work. Provides for notice requirements. Provides for private rights of action and enforcement by the Department of Labor. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of the Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates seating for feasible work, protecting worker safety and rights per bill's requirements to prevent unnecessary standing.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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