Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 4040 — SINGLE PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Single Parents' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that an employee who is a single parent may take unpaid leave from work if the employee needs time off to care for a child's needs, tend to a child's education, or perform any duty a single parent may reasonably be responsible for. Provides that an employee shall be entitled to 5 days or 40 hours of unpaid time off per 12-month period. Provides that the employee shall provide the employer with at least 48 hours advance notice of the employee's intention to use the leave, unless providing such notice is not practicable. Creates provisions concerning using existing leave for duties of a single parent; prohibited discriminatory acts; enforcement; and notification.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons

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Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 4040 do?
Creates the Single Parents' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that an employee who is a single parent may take unpaid leave from work if the employee needs time off to care for a child's needs, tend to a child's education, or perform any duty a single parent may reasonably be responsible for. Provides that an employee shall be entitled to 5 days or 40 hours of unpaid time off per 12-month period. Provides that the employee shall provide the employer with at least 48 hours advance notice of the employee's intention to use the leave, unless providing such notice is not practicable. Creates provisions concerning using existing leave for duties of a single parent; prohibited discriminatory acts; enforcement; and notification.
Who sponsors SB 4040?
SB 4040 is sponsored by Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 4040?
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 SB 4040?
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