Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB4882      — FUTURE OF WORK ACT OF 2026

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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 03, 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 50% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Creates the Future of Work Act of 2026. Creates the Future of Work Task Force. Describes the duties and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than August 31, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  3. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  4. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  13. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 028-000-000

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee

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

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  19. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 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

Labor & Commerce

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18000
Republican 10000
Total 28000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (28)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4882      do?
Creates the Future of Work Act of 2026. Creates the Future of Work Task Force. Describes the duties and responsibilities of the Task Force. Provides for the membership and meetings of the Task Force. Provides that members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall provide administrative support to the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than August 31, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4882     ?
HB4882      is sponsored by Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Ryan Spain (Republican), Bob Morgan (Democrat), and Steven Reick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4882     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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