Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB2889      — PAID LEAVE-TEMPORARY AG WORKER

Last action — Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  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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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Excludes H-2A temporary agricultural workers from the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

This bill changes the definition of 'employee' in the Paid Leave for All Workers Act to exclude H-2A temporary agricultural workers. This means these workers will not be covered by the paid leave provisions of the Act.

What this means for you
  • Workers: H-2A temporary agricultural workers will not have access to paid leave benefits under this amendment.

Summary

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a worker participating in the H-2A temporary agricultural program. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

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

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

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

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

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

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

  8. To Paid Leave

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

Sponsors

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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

labor agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2889      do?
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include a worker participating in the H-2A temporary agricultural program. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2889     ?
SB2889      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2889     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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