Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB3079      — WORKPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

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 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the Workplace Accountability in Labor Act. Provides that the Department of Labor may post to a list on its website the name of any person found to be in violation of any State wage, benefit, or tax law and against whom a final order has been issued. Provides that a person placed on the list shall be prohibited from contracting with any public body until the liability for violations of State wage, benefit, and tax laws has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Labor. Sets forth additional procedures concerning a person's placement on the list.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

  3. Assigned to Labor

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci

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

public-safety taxation labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3079      do?
Creates the Workplace Accountability in Labor Act. Provides that the Department of Labor may post to a list on its website the name of any person found to be in violation of any State wage, benefit, or tax law and against whom a final order has been issued. Provides that a person placed on the list shall be prohibited from contracting with any public body until the liability for violations of State wage, benefit, and tax laws has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Labor. Sets forth additional procedures concerning a person's placement on the list.
Who sponsors SB3079     ?
SB3079      is sponsored by Paul Faraci (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3079     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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