Labor & Employment

passed · Illinois · House May 31, 2025

HR 170: EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 25, 2025 as Equal Pay Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of this State to learn about the pay gap that women experience in society and to learn about these various dates that bring attention to the pay gap that specific groups experience.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDeclares Equal Pay Day to raise awareness of gender pay gap, aligning with labor rights advocacy for wage equity and workers' rights protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House May 29, 2025

HR 391: OPPOSE-TRUMP HEALTHCARE CUTS

Expresses opposition to the Trump healthcare cuts, which fundamentally undermine the basic dignity and financial security of working families across the country. Calls upon the United States Senate to immediately table the Trump healthcare cuts bill and instead pursue reforms such as the Illinois' Healthcare Protection Act to make healthcare more accessible and more affordable.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOpposes healthcare funding cuts, advocating for continued public spending on healthcare access and affordability, aligning with supporting essential program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareOpposes Trump healthcare cuts, advocates for reforms to increase accessibility and affordability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentOpposes healthcare cuts harming workers' financial security, aligning with protecting employment benefits and workplace dignity per bill's summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House May 2, 2025

HB 3252: SCH CD-WORK PREP COURSE

Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district that maintains any of grades 9 through 12 and offers school facilitated employment, career pathways, or internship experiences shall provide to students participating in the program (rather than may include in its high school curriculum): (1) instruction on workplace preparation that covers legal protections in the workplace; and (2) protection against sexual harassment and racial and other forms of discrimination.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates workplace prep and anti-discrimination training in career programs, enhancing curriculum standards for student safety and rights in K-12 education.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires workplace preparation instruction covering legal protections, anti-harassment, and anti-discrimination, directly advancing worker rights education for future employees.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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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 29, 2025

HB 3272: SWIMMING FACILITY UV PROTECT

Amends the Swimming Facility Act. Requires all employers operating outdoor aquatic centers to provide access to independently-purchased structures that provide sufficient shade to cover the entire body; make reasonable efforts to avoid exposing employees to excessive sun exposure during peak ultraviolet hours; permit employees to regularly apply sunscreen; not restrict employees from wearing sun-protective clothing; and not compel aquatic center employees to wear sun-protective clothing. Provides that, if an employee chooses to wear sun-protective clothing, the employer may require the sun-protective clothing to be within the guidelines the employer sets for appropriate work attire. Requires the Department of Public Health to provide documents to employers so that the employers may inform employees about cancer risks associated with ultraviolet radiation, the significance of sun protection throughout life, and the importance of regularly monitoring their skin for potentially worrisome changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates UV protection measures for aquatic center employees, directly improving workplace safety and protecting workers' rights from sun exposure hazards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 3470: CANNABIS-UNION REP

Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Provides that a union representative of an employee of any business regulated under the Acts shall not be hindered by any provision in the Acts from accessing the premises to meet with any employee that wishes to meet with that union representative.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects union access to meet employees, directly supporting collective bargaining rights under labor laws.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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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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passed · Illinois · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 119: STOP-TARIFF PLANS

This Illinois House resolution (HR 119) calls on President Trump to abandon proposed tariffs, arguing they would increase costs for Illinois families and businesses. It specifically highlights risks to Illinois agriculture (like soybeans), manufacturing, and the state's top trade relationships with Canada and Mexico - impacting thousands of jobs. The resolution does not create new laws but formally opposes the tariff plans based on economic projections of higher living costs and market instability. It is a symbolic statement, not a binding policy change.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesOpposes federal tariffs (taxes) that would increase costs for Illinois families/businesses, arguing against tax burdens on trade and economic instability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill opposes tariffs harming Illinois jobs in agriculture/manufacturing, directly linking trade policy to employment impacts and economic stability for workers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Illinois · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 117: CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI

Condemns President Donald Trump's efforts to undermine equal pay, make workplaces less fair, and limit opportunity. Condemns the false, hateful comments President Trump and his allies have used to impugn and demean working people. Renews commitment to prioritize equal pay for equal work, opportunities for all, and protections in our workplaces in Illinois.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly condemns actions undermining equal pay and workplace fairness, renews commitment to equal pay for equal work and workplace protections, directly advancing labor & employment standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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