Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 5 — UNEMPLOY INS-BIRTH & ADOPTION

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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that a parent on a leave of absence from his or her employer or who left employment to be with his or her child during the first year of life (or during the first year following placement of a child age 18 or less with the individual for adoption) may not be denied compensation on specified grounds. Provides that benefits shall be reduced under certain circumstances. Provides that each employer shall post information relating to the availability of birth and adoption benefits. Provides that any benefits paid under the new provisions shall not be charged to the account of the individual employer. Provides that the Director shall issue a report evaluating the effectiveness of the new provisions. Provides that the new provisions shall be applied consistent with federal regulations. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Postponed - Labor & Commerce

  4. Held in Labor & Commerce

  5. Assigned to Labor & Commerce

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz

  7. Referred to Rules

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rickey R. Hendon

Sponsors

  • Rickey R. Hendon · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Rickey R. Hendon

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 5 do?
Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that a parent on a leave of absence from his or her employer or who left employment to be with his or her child during the first year of life (or during the first year following placement of a child age 18 or less with the individual for adoption) may not be denied compensation on specified grounds. Provides that benefits shall be reduced under certain circumstances. Provides that each employer shall post information relating to the availability of birth and adoption benefits. Provides that any benefits paid under the new provisions shall not be charged to the account of the individual employer. Provides that the Director shall issue a report evaluating the effectiveness of the new provisions. Provides that the new provisions shall be applied consistent with federal regulations. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 5?
SB 5 is sponsored by Rickey R. Hendon.
What is the current status of SB 5?
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.
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