Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 247 — FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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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 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Family and Medical Leave Act. Contains provisions similar to those in the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, except that it applies to a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, or mother-in-law who has a serious health condition, and some of the provisions of the Federal law pertaining to federal employees and federal matters have been deleted or changed. Effective 6 months after becoming law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  6. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kevin Joyce

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ralph C. Capparelli

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey

  15. Assigned to Executive Committee

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jack D. Franks

Sponsors

  • Kevin Joyce · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kevin Joyce

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 247 do?
Creates the Illinois Family and Medical Leave Act. Contains provisions similar to those in the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, except that it applies to a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, or mother-in-law who has a serious health condition, and some of the provisions of the Federal law pertaining to federal employees and federal matters have been deleted or changed. Effective 6 months after becoming law.
Who sponsors HB 247?
HB 247 is sponsored by Kevin Joyce.
What is the current status of HB 247?
This bill died with 93rd 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 247?
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