Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB5795      — PUBLIC LABOR-OPEN SESSION

Last action — 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 May 28, 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

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In plain language

This bill opens collective bargaining sessions to the public.

The bill amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to require that collective bargaining sessions be open to the public if requested by a labor organization or public employer. This change aims to increase transparency in the bargaining process.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. In provisions regarding the right to organize and bargain collectively, provides that, at the request of any labor organization or public employer, bargaining sessions shall be open to the public for viewing.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5795      do?
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. In provisions regarding the right to organize and bargain collectively, provides that, at the request of any labor organization or public employer, bargaining sessions shall be open to the public for viewing.
Who sponsors HB5795     ?
HB5795      is sponsored by Norma Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5795     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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