Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB2888      — PAID LEAVE FOR ALL-STUDENTS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions in the Paid Leave for All Workers Act regarding student employees.

This bill amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act to clarify that certain students are not considered employees for leave purposes. Specifically, it excludes college and high school students working part-time from the employee definition under this act.

What this means for you
  • Students: If you are a college or high school student working part-time, you may not qualify for paid leave under this law.

Summary

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) a student enrolled in and regularly attending classes in a college or university, who is employed for less than an average of 30 hours per week by an employer, and who is not a participant in an adult education and literacy program at that college or university; or (2) a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary or less than full time basis.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  8. To Paid Leave

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2888      do?
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include: (1) a student enrolled in and regularly attending classes in a college or university, who is employed for less than an average of 30 hours per week by an employer, and who is not a participant in an adult education and literacy program at that college or university; or (2) a student enrolled in and regularly attending high school classes, who is under 18 years of age, and who is employed on a temporary or less than full time basis.
Who sponsors SB2888     ?
SB2888      is sponsored by Craig Wilcox (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2888     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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