Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 3530 — EMPLOYEE SECURITY ACT

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

This bill died with 102nd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Employee Security Act. Establishes a framework for employee discipline and discharge. Prohibits the unjust discharge of an employee. Requires employers to utilize progressive discipline measures. Limits the use of electronic monitoring. Provides for severance pay. Directs the Department of Employment Security 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. Applies to disciplinary and discharge actions occurring one year after the Act's effective date. Effective January 1, 2022.

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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons

  9. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  12. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  14. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz

  22. Referred to Rules Committee

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (170)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3530 do?
Creates the Illinois Employee Security Act. Establishes a framework for employee discipline and discharge. Prohibits the unjust discharge of an employee. Requires employers to utilize progressive discipline measures. Limits the use of electronic monitoring. Provides for severance pay. Directs the Department of Employment Security 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. Applies to disciplinary and discharge actions occurring one year after the Act's effective date. Effective January 1, 2022.
Who sponsors HB 3530?
HB 3530 is sponsored by Carol Ammons (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3530?
This bill died with 102nd 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 HB 3530?
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