Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

HB4743      — TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes rights and protections for transportation network drivers in labor relations.

The bill defines transportation network drivers and grants them rights to organize, collectively bargain, and outlines procedures for addressing unfair work practices. It also makes conforming changes to existing labor laws.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill empowers transportation network drivers to organize and negotiate their working conditions.
  • Families: Families of transportation network drivers may benefit from improved working conditions and pay through collective bargaining.

Summary

Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

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

  6. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

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

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  17. Assigned to Executive Committee

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  21. Referred to Rules Committee

  22. First Reading

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Executive

Passed 8 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0400
Democrat 8000
Total 8400
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety labor transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4743      do?
Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4743     ?
HB4743      is sponsored by Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), and Nicolle Grasse (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4743     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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