HB2490
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What this bill does
Creates the Firefighter Paid Family Leave Act. Provides that a firefighter shall receive 6 weeks of paid family leave that may be used: (1) for the birth of a child in order to care for the child; (2) to care for a newly adopted child under 18 years of age, a newly placed foster child under 18 years of age, or a newly adopted or placed foster child older than 18 years of age if the child is incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability; and (3) to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Provides that an employer shall compensate a firefighter granted leave under the Act at the firefighter's regular rate of pay, paid at the same interval the firefighter was paid while working, for those regular work hours during which the firefighter is absent from work. Sets forth provisions concerning employment protection and maintenance of benefits; prohibited acts, limitations of the Act; waiver of leave under the Act; and collective bargaining agreements. Limits home rule. Provides that the Department of Labor may adopt any rules necessary to implement the Act. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 357 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
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Public Engagement
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
43 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant A Maine | Associated Firefighters of Illinois | Associated Firefighters of Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Frances Orenic | IL AFL-CIO | IL AFL-CIO | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Justin Mahwikizi | American Institute Of Action | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 | |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Sarah Labadie | Women Employed | Women Employed | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Opponent | Wage Policy Study Sub | 2025-03-12 |
| Curt Barrett | Village of Winfield | Village of Winfield | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Dane Bragg | Village of Buffalo Grove | Village of Buffalo Grove | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Frank Trilla | Village of Willowbrook | Residents of Willowbrook | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Gary Grasso | Village of Burr Ridge | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 | |
| Gregory Lungmus | Village of Northfield | Village of Northfield | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Hadley Skeffington-Vos | Village of Palatine | Village of Palatine | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Jim Schwantz | Village of Palatine | Village of Palatine | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Larry Bury | Northwest Municipal Conference | Northwest Municipal Conference | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Maggie Bosley | Village of Glenview | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 | |
| Mark Fowler | Northwest Municipal Conference | Northwest Municipal Conference | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Patricia Mielcarski | Village of Westmont | Westmont | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Reid Ottesen | Village of Palatine | Village of Palatine | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Richard Veenstra | Village of Addison | Residents of Addison | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Scott Levin | City of Elmhurst | City of Elmhurst | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Suzette Quintell | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| William McLeod | Village of Hoffman Estates | Village of Hoffman Estates | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-12 |
| Brant A Maine | Associated Firefighters of Illinois | Associated Firefighters of Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Kelly Hubbard | EverThrive Illinois | EverThrive Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Aubry Stapleton | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-26 |
| Craig Johnson | Village of Elk Grove Village | Village of Elk Grove Village | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Dane Bragg | Village of Buffalo Grove | Village of Buffalo Grove | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Greg Lungmus | Village of Northfield | Village of Northfield | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Joanne Johnson | Village of Buffalo Grove | Village of Buffalo Grove | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| John Buckley | Illinois Fire Chiefs Assn | Illinois Fire Chiefs | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| John Coultas | Illinois Municipal League | Illinois Municipal League | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Matthew Roan | Village of Elk Grove Village | Village of Elk Grove Village | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Michael Cassady | Village of Mount Prospect | Village of Mount Prospect | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Peter Tarcha | self | self | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Taylor Anderson | Anderson Legislative Consulting | Northwest Municipal Conference | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Taylor Anderson | Anderson Legislative Consulting | South Suburban Mayors and Managers Assoc | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Tom Dailly | Village of Schaumburg | Village of Schaumburg | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| William McLeod | Village of Hoffman Estates | Village of Hoffman Estates | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-04-07 |
| Eric Palm | Village of Hoffman Estates | Village of Hoffman Estates | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-26 |
| Michael Cassady | Village of Mount Prospect | Village of Mount Prospect | Opponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-26 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Labor & Commerce | 18 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Passed | 15 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 85 | 22 | 5 | 6 | Passed | 63 | — |
Action History
55 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-02 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-03 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Assigned toLabor & Commerce Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inLabor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-12 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 018-003-002 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-13 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Mary Gill Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 016-008-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Terra Costa Howard Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jay Hoffman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martin J. Moylan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Tracy Katz Muhl Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Dave Vella Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Margaret Croke Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Gregg Johnson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed085-022-005 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Natalie A. Manley Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toExecutive Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed toSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Ram Villivalam Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Julie A. Morrison Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |