Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

passed · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5208: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ACT

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Amends the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Bereavement Leave Act. Sets forth provisions concerning family bereavement leave, child extended bereavement leave, and general bereavement leave. Provides for the qualifying requirements, notice requirements, and length of leave provided under those circumstances. Provides that the bereavement leave provided under the Act is in addition to the unpaid leave time allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Provides that the Department of Labor shall review complaints to determine whether there is cause for investigation. Makes changes to definitions. Repeals the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act and the Child Labor Law of 2024 to make conforming changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands bereavement leave benefits with new provisions for family/child leave, adding to existing protections without reducing rights, directly advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4938: PREVAILING WAGE-VARIOUS

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that, if a laborer, mechanic, or other worker, to whom the prevailing rate of wages is required to be paid, is classified in 2 or more trade titles for any amount of time during a day on which the individual is employed on a public works project, the individual shall receive the prevailing rate of wages that is the highest among those trade titles for all hours worked that day. Provides that a laborer, mechanic, or other worker, to whom the prevailing wage is required to be paid, may be paid at an apprentice rate of pay if the laborer is enrolled in an apprenticeship and training program. Provides for the withholding of payments for violations of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures workers receive highest prevailing wage rate when classified in multiple trades, protecting earnings under prevailing wage law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 5367: MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS

Amends the he Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of this Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAmends corrections code to mandate minimum wage for committed persons, advancing fair labor practices in incarceration, a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates minimum wage increases through 2032 and requires full minimum wage for workers under 18 starting 2026, directly advancing wage standards for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 2888: PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-STUDENTS

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) a student enrolled in and regularly attending classes in a college or university, who is employed for less than an average of 30 hours per week by an employer, and who is not a participant in an adult education and literacy program at that college or university; or (2) a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary or less than full time basis.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes student workers from paid leave coverage, restricting the scope of worker protections under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House May 9, 2025

HB 4051: CHILD LABOR-TRAPSHOOTING

Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. Provides that nothing in the Act applies to the work of a minor 14 years of age or older working as a scorer at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex on the dates of the U.S. Open and the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships if the minor is located, during those competitions, at least 15 feet behind the firing line of the trap shooters participating in the competitions. Makes a conforming change.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentCreates exception to child labor law, allowing minors to work at specific events, weakening protections for minor workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 18, 2025

HB 3459: EMPLOYMENT-32 HOUR WORK WEEK

Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides that no employer shall employ any of his employees for a workweek of more than 32 hours (currently, 40 hours) unless such employee receives compensation for his employment in excess of the hours above specified at a rate not less than 1 1/2 times the regular rate at which he is employed. Makes a conforming change.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours with overtime pay requirement, strengthening worker protections against excessive hours.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 3016: PAID LEAVE-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary basis or less than full time.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes high school students under 18 from paid leave coverage, restricting worker protections under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 2042: PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-STUDENTS

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) a student enrolled in and regularly attending classes in a college or university, who is employed for less than an average of 30 hours per week by an employer, and who is not a participant in an adult education and literacy program at that college or university; or (2) a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary or less than full time basis.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes student workers from paid leave eligibility, reducing coverage and weakening worker protections under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Illinois · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 1471: CHILD LABOR-JOB DUTIES

Amends the Child Labor Law. Provides that a minor may work at an otherwise prohibited workplace if none of the minor's job duties: (1) require any education, formal training, certification, or license; (2) involve the use of any equipment or machinery that poses a substantial risk of causing any serious bodily injury or death; (3) involve the use of or proximity to hazardous materials; or (4) require the minor to work hours past curfew. Provides that every employer of a minor shall record the name of the parent or guardian who gives the minor permission to work. Provides that any employer, upon termination of the employment of a minor, shall immediately send by certified mail notification to the parent or guardian on record that the minor's employment has been terminated and immediately return the certificate issued to the issuing officer. Defines terms.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill relaxes child labor restrictions by allowing minors in previously prohibited workplaces under conditions, weakening protections for minor workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 1635: CHILD LABOR-PARK EMPLOYMENT

Amends the Child Labor Law of 2024. In provisions requiring the supervision of minors on site, provides that the requirement does not apply with respect to: (i) any minor working for a park district, a municipal parks and recreation department, or a township parks and recreation department who is supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older who is an employee of the park district, the municipal parks and recreation department, or the township parks and recreation department if no alcohol or tobacco is being sold on site; or (ii) any minor working as an officiant of youth sports activities if an adult 21 years of age or older who is an employee of the park district, the municipal parks and recreation department, or the township parks and recreation department is on call. Effective immediately.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill exempts park-minor employment from supervision requirements, weakening child labor safety protections under the Child Labor Law of 2024.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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