Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 18 D cosponsors

SB2906      — TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 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

The bill establishes labor rights for transportation network drivers.

This legislation creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, granting transportation network drivers rights to organize and bargain collectively. It also addresses unfair work practices and sets guidelines for labor-related procedures.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Transportation network drivers will gain rights to organize and negotiate collectively with transportation network companies.

Summary

Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Labor

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  10. Postponed - Labor

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

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

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  17. Postponed - Labor

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

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

  21. Postponed - Labor

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

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

  24. Sponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  31. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor

  32. Postponed - Labor

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  34. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor

  35. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  41. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  42. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  43. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  44. Assigned to Labor

  45. Referred to Assignments

  46. First Reading

  47. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2906      do?
Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2906     ?
SB2906      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Omar Aquino (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), and Karina Villa (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2906     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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