IL SB1836 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-10-10 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Healthy Workplace Act and amends the State Finance Act. Requires employers to provide specified paid sick days to employees. Sets forth the purposes for and manner in which the sick days may be used. Contains provisions regarding employer responsibilities, unlawful employer practices, and other matters. Provides that the Department of Labor shall administer the Act. Authorizes the imposition of civil penalties. Authorizes individuals to file civil actions with respect to violations. Creates the Healthy Workplace Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Effective immediately.

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Title

HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-10-10SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
2015-05-15SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
2015-04-24SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
2015-04-16SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
2015-03-27SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
2015-03-26SenatePostponed - Executive
2015-03-19SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
2015-03-18SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
2015-03-17SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
2015-03-17SenateAssigned to Executive
2015-03-13SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
2015-03-12SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul
2015-03-11SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
2015-03-10SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
2015-03-10SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
2015-03-05SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
2015-03-04SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
2015-03-04SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
2015-02-20SenateReferred to Assignments
2015-02-20SenateFirst Reading
2015-02-20SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
301055.866New CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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