Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB2904      — PAID LEAVE-BOAT EMPLOYEES

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 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Excludes certain vessel operation employees from the Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

This bill amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act to specify that employees who operate federally documented vessels are not included in the definition of 'employee.' This means they do not qualify for the benefits provided under this act.

Summary

Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include an employee who is engaged in the operation of a vessel that is documented by the United States under a specified federal law. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  7. To Paid Leave

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2904      do?
Amends the Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Provides that the definition of "employee" does not include an employee who is engaged in the operation of a vessel that is documented by the United States under a specified federal law. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2904     ?
SB2904      is sponsored by Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat) and David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2904     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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