Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · Illinois · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2703: CHILD LABOR-FAMILY BUSINESS

Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a minor's parent or legal guardian from employing the minor outside of school hours at a business in which the minor's parent or legal guardian has at least 51% ownership and that employs no more than 50 employees.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRelaxes child labor restrictions for family businesses, weakening general protections under labor law by exempting parent-owned businesses from standard child labor prohibitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 4076: PAID LEAVE-CONSTRUCTION

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Removes a provision that exempts from the Act any employee working in the construction industry who is covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement. Deletes the definition of "construction industry".

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves construction industry exemption from paid leave law, extending coverage to previously excluded workers under collective bargaining agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 4161: CHILD LABOR-FAMILY BUSINESS

Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits a minor's parent or legal guardian from employing the minor outside of school hours at a business in which the minor's parent or legal guardian has at least 51% ownership and that employs no more than 50 employees.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill weakens child labor protections by exempting family businesses from restrictions, allowing minors to work without standard safeguards under the Child Labor Law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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