Labor & Employment

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 827: APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Declares April 26 to May 2, 2026 as Apprenticeship Week 2026 and urges stakeholders and partners to recognize the value of registered apprenticeships and to promote awareness and expansion of apprenticeships.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes apprenticeships, a key workforce development strategy that expands employment opportunities and skills training.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5746: $DCEO-RESTAURANTS

Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.25M from the General Revenue Fund to fund workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, directly increasing government spending on essential programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce development and training for the restaurant industry, enhancing worker skills and employment opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Workforce Development

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passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 741: FARMWORKERS DAY

Declares March 31, 2026 as Farmworkers Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. Recognizes the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers, including men, women, and children, whose collective action transformed labor rights in this country. Honors the courage, resilience, and contributions of farmworkers in the State of Illinois and across the United States.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors farmworkers' contributions to labor rights, recognizing their role in advancing worker protections and collective action.75% confidence

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passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SR 675: EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 26, 2026 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 & EmploymentBill promotes awareness of pay gap issues affecting workers' rights and employment equity, aligning with labor and employment advocacy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 4175: MUNI CD-OPED TRUSTS

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, if the moneys in the general fund of a municipality exceed the municipality's operating expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year, then the municipality may establish an OPEB trust or deposit moneys into an existing OPEB trust. Provides that the trusts are in addition to pension benefits provided by the municipality for its employees under the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the trustee of the OPEB trusts shall be the municipality. Provides that the treasurer of the municipality and the trustee shall be indemnified by the municipality to the fullest extent permitted by law for their actions taken with respect to the OPEB trust. Provides that the assets of an OPEB trust shall be managed by the treasurer of the municipality in any manner, subject only to the prudent investor standard and any requirements of applicable federal law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows municipalities to establish OPEB trusts when funds exceed operating expenses, promoting fiscal responsibility and long-term financial planning for public employee benefits.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes OPEB trusts to provide additional retirement benefits beyond pension benefits, expanding worker benefits for municipal employees.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SR 668: EQUAL PAY DAY

Declares March 26, 2026 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 & EmploymentBill promotes awareness of pay gap issues affecting workers' rights and wages, aligning with labor and employment advocacy.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Illinois · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SR 689: DOLORES HUERTA DAY

Declares April 10, 2026 as Dolores Huerta Day in the State of Illinois in recognition of Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta's lifelong commitment to justice and her enduring impact on generations of activists and working families. Commends Dolores Huerta for her extraordinary contributions to civil rights, labor rights, gender equity, and social justice. Recognizes her resilience in sharing her story and her commitment to uplifting the experiences of women whose narratives have too often been overlooked.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors Dolores Huerta's labor rights advocacy and contributions to workers' rights, indirectly supporting labor standards through recognition of her legacy.75% confidence

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in committee · Illinois · House May 14, 2026

HB 5734: $SIU-CORN-TO-ETHANOL RESEARCH

Appropriates $15,000,000 to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees for the expansion of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville to expand its research capabilities and to increase biomanufacturing workforce training. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $15M to fund research center expansion and workforce training, directly advancing budget allocation for public programs95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $15M for workforce training and biomanufacturing education at Southern Illinois University, directly supporting higher education and workforce development.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill appropriates $15M to expand corn-to-ethanol research and biomanufacturing workforce training, directly supporting renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce training for biomanufacturing, directly supporting employment standards and worker development in the labor sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Workforce Development

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5624: $DCEO-GRANT-EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Appropriates $700,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of expanding education, outreach, and technical assistance related to employee ownership transitions and supporting small businesses in evaluating and pursuing succession through employee ownership. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $700,000 from General Revenue Fund to fund employee ownership education and small business support, directly advancing budget allocation for economic development programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds employee ownership education/support, expanding worker benefits through ownership transitions for small businesses95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 4758: JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that, unless driving is an essential job function or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, an employer or employment agency shall not: (1) refuse to hire, segregate, or act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, or privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of an applicant or employee not possessing a driver's license; or (2) include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license. Defines "driver's license". Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employment discrimination based on driver's license status unless essential to job, advancing fair hiring practices and worker rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Tags Licensing