Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5470 — LABOR BUSINESS VARIOUS

Last action — Session Sine Die

  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 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Collective Bargaining Freedom and Consistent Wage Act. Provides that the authority to enact any ordinance, rule, or regulation, or in any way prohibit, restrict, or regulate the use of union security agreements between an employer and labor organization authorized under federal law vests exclusively with the General Assembly. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public inspection certain information collected by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and the Department of Insurance. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 regarding workers' compensation fraud penalties. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Makes changes concerning: when an accidental injury shall not be considered to be "arising out of and in the course of employment" if the accidental injury or medical condition occurred while the claimant was traveling away from the employer's premises; the maximum compensation rate for a period of temporary total incapacity; compensation awards for injuries to the shoulder and hip; annual reports on the state of self-insurance for workers' compensation in Illinois; and other matters. Amends the Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987. Repeals the substantive provisions of the Act except for provisions concerning findings and purposes, provisions imposing fees, and saving provisions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. To Workforce Reconciliation Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry Lee Long

Sponsors

  • Jerry Lee Long · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jerry Lee Long

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5470 do?
Creates the Collective Bargaining Freedom and Consistent Wage Act. Provides that the authority to enact any ordinance, rule, or regulation, or in any way prohibit, restrict, or regulate the use of union security agreements between an employer and labor organization authorized under federal law vests exclusively with the General Assembly. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public inspection certain information collected by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and the Department of Insurance. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 regarding workers' compensation fraud penalties. Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Makes changes concerning: when an accidental injury shall not be considered to be "arising out of and in the course of employment" if the accidental injury or medical condition occurred while the claimant was traveling away from the employer's premises; the maximum compensation rate for a period of temporary total incapacity; compensation awards for injuries to the shoulder and hip; annual reports on the state of self-insurance for workers' compensation in Illinois; and other matters. Amends the Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987. Repeals the substantive provisions of the Act except for provisions concerning findings and purposes, provisions imposing fees, and saving provisions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5470?
HB 5470 is sponsored by Jerry Lee Long.
What is the current status of HB 5470?
This bill died with 100th 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 5470?
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