SB 2217
Comment:
IFRA Position: monitor
Short Description: FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Cristina Castro and Patrick J. Joyce
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Paid Family Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family Leave Insurance Program that provides family leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for family leave; the amount and duration of benefits; employer equivalent plans; an annual report by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of family leave; and rules. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the State Benefits Fund. Effective immediately, except that provisions concerning the State Benefits Fund take effect June 1, 2024 and provisions concerning the amount and duration of paid family leave take effect June 1, 2025.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/10/2023 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
SB 1515
Comment:
IFRA Position: Monitor
Short Description: WORKPLACE PRIVACY-VERIFICATION
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes-Ram Villivalam and Mike Simmons
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Provides that unless otherwise required by State or federal law, an employer shall not voluntarily enroll in the E-Verify program or a similar Electronic Employment Verification System. Provides that if an employer is required to participate in the E-Verify program or a similar Electronic Employment Verification System and receives notification from the Social Security Administration of a discrepancy between an employee's name or social security number and the Social Security Administration's records, an employer must provide the employee with specified information or grant the employee no less than 30 days of unpaid leave to correct any verification discrepancy. Provides for additional rights and protections granted to an employee following the notification from the Social Security Administration of a discrepancy. Makes corresponding changes.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/14/2023 |
Senate |
Assigned to Labor |
SB 291
Comment:
IFRA Position: Oppose/Hot Bill
Short Description: SECURE JOBS ACT
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Celina Villanueva
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Secure Jobs Act. Establishes a framework for employee discipline and discharge. Prohibits the unjust discharge of an employee. Contains provisions concerning factors to be considered when determining whether an employee has been discharged for just cause and the conditions that allow for a discharge based on bona fide economic reasons. Requires employers to use progressive discipline measures. Limits the use of electronic monitoring. Provides for severance pay. Directs the Department of Labor to adopt rules and administer the Act. Provides statutory remedies for wrongfully discharged employees and authorizes the recovery of damages. Creates the Wrongful Discharge Enforcement Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Effective January 1, 2024.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/2/2023 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
HB 3729
Comment:
IFRA Position: Oppose
Short Description: CDL-TRAFFICKING TRAINING
House Sponsors
Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the completion of a human trafficking prevention course approved by the Secretary of State before the issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license. Provides that the Secretary shall establish guidelines for training standards and make available a list of approved training courses.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/17/2023 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |
HB 3581
Comment:
IFRA Position: Monitor
Short Description: INFASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT
House Sponsors
Rep. Blaine Wilhour
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Prairie State Infrastructure Protection Act. Provides that a business entity in the State may not enter into a contract or other agreement relating to critical infrastructure in the State with a company if the company, under the contract or agreement, would be able to directly or remotely access or control critical infrastructure in the State and is associated with China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or another designated county. Provides that the Governor may designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure in consultation with the Director of the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Governor may consult with the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to assess a threat to critical infrastructure under the Act. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract or other agreement relating to critical infrastructure in the State with a company that is associated with China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or another designated county.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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2/17/2023 |
House |
Referred to Rules Committee |