Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2147 — HEALTHY WORKPLACE ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  5. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As December 31, 2016

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 27, 2016

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 13, 2016

  10. Sponsor Removed Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss

  12. Sponsor Removed Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2016

  15. Do Pass Executive; 011-004-000

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

  17. Postponed - Executive

  18. Assigned to Executive

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.

  23. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kwame Raoul

  29. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  32. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans

  35. Referred to Assignments

  36. First Reading

  37. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson

Sponsors

  • Toi W. Hutchinson · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Toi W. Hutchinson

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2147 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 2147?
SB 2147 is sponsored by Toi W. Hutchinson.
What is the current status of SB 2147?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2147?
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