Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 3094: TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM

Amends the Transportation Benefits Program Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to a covered employer in the construction industry with respect to employees with whom the covered employer has entered into a bona fide collective bargaining agreement. Makes changes to definitions.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes construction employers with collective bargaining agreements from transportation benefits program, limiting coverage for unionized workers85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 1362: SERVICE MEMBER EMPLOYMENT-COMP

Amends the Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In a provision concerning differential compensation, changes the definition of "work days" to mean the actual number of shifts (rather than days) the employee would have worked during the period of military leave but for the service member's military obligation. Further provides that work days are tabulated without regard for the number of hours in a shift (rather than work day), regardless if the shift extends into the next day. Removes a provision providing that work hours that extend into the next calendar day count as 2 work days.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends service member reemployment rights to ensure compensation for actual shifts worked, strengthening worker protection under employment law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends service member employment rights to ensure fair compensation during military leave, protecting veterans' reemployment rights and income stability upon return.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 220: MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS LEAVE

Amends the Family Military Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the "Military Leave Act". Provides that an employee may use up to 8 hours per calendar month to participate in a funeral honors detail, up to a total of 40 hours per calendar year, or more if authorized by the employer or if provided for in a collective bargaining agreement. Provides for requirements to take leave for funeral honors details. Provides that an employee that takes leave may do so in lieu of, and without having exhausted, his or her vacation leave, personal leave, compensatory leave, or any other leave that may be granted to the employee, including sick leave and disability leave. Defines terms. Provides that the employer of an employee that takes leave must pay the employee his or her regular rate of pay for the leave taken to participate in a funeral honors detail. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 40+ hours annual leave for military funeral honors, expands worker benefits, and supports collective bargaining agreements per bill language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides paid leave for funeral honors details, directly supporting veteran recognition and service acknowledgment under military leave provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 2175: PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that certain provisions related to probationary separation, term appointments, and veterans hospital visits are subject to Jurisdiction B. Changes references to "veterans hospital visits" to references to "veterans medical appointments". Provides that an employee who is also a veteran shall be permitted 4 days per year to receive medical care authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at any type of health care provider or health care facility (rather than permitted 4 days per year to visit a veterans hospital or clinic), for examination or treatment (rather than for examination) of a military service-connected condition (rather than service-connected disability).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows veterans 4 days yearly for VA-authorized medical care at any provider, improving access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 4 days annual leave for VA medical appointments, expanding employee benefits for veterans under Labor & Employment protections.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants state veteran employees 4 days yearly for VA-authorized medical care at any provider, expanding healthcare access and benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 1584: SCH CD-SHORT-TERM APPROVALS

Amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to allow an individual who has received a short-term approval license under the Illinois Administrative Code to extend the validity of the short-term approval license beyond the expiration date if the individual has taken leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Requires the State Board of Education to allow an extension beyond the expiration date equal to or greater than the number of days the individual took for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends educator licenses for FMLA leave takers, protecting job security during protected medical/family leave, aligning with labor rights protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 1, 2025

SB 1742: ROOF SAFETY FOR 1ST RESPONDERS

Creates the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Requires the installation of a parapet, extended masonry, or guard for low-sloped roofs. Sets forth requirements for skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Requires municipalities to complete a survey of buildings in their jurisdiction. Requires sharing the results of the surveys with local police and fire departments. Defines terms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates roof safety measures for first responders, directly improving workplace safety standards for emergency workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Illinois · House May 1, 2025

HB 2777: PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that certain provisions related to probationary separation, term appointments, and veterans hospital visits are subject to Jurisdiction B. Changes references to veterans hospital visits to references to veterans medical appointments. Provides that an employee who is also a veteran shall be permitted 4 days per year to receive medical care authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at any type of health care provider or health care facility (rather than permitted 4 days per year to visit a veterans hospital or clinic), for examination or treatment (rather than for examination) of a military service-connected condition (rather than service-connected disability).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized care at any provider, expanding access beyond VA facilities without location restrictions92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 4 days annual leave for VA medical care, expanding worker benefits for veterans without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized medical care at any provider, expanding healthcare access beyond prior restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 2973: IPLRA-PUB DEF

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Defines "public sector attorney" as any of the following attorneys who are not managerial employees: Assistant State's Attorneys, Assistant Public Defenders, Assistant Appellate Defenders, Assistant Appellate Prosecutors, and attorneys in the office of the Cook County Public Guardian. Provides that public sector attorneys may not strike. Provides that, if there is an impasse between a unit of public sector attorneys and a public employer, the parties shall submit the dispute to interest arbitration. Effective December 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits strikes by public sector attorneys, restricting collective bargaining rights under labor protections95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 3255: PUBLIC SAFETY BENEFITS-SPOUSES

Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that, if the injured employee subsequently dies, the employer shall continue to pay the entire health insurance premium for the surviving spouse (rather than the surviving spouse until remarried) and for the dependent children under specified conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill continues health insurance premiums for surviving spouses/children of deceased public safety employees, strengthening coverage continuity beyond previous remarriage restrictions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends health insurance coverage to surviving spouses/children of deceased public safety employees, expanding worker benefits under HB 3255.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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