HB2522

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NURSING MOTHERS IN WORKPLACE

What this bill does

Amends the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act. Provides that an employer shall provide 30 minutes of paid break time (rather than reasonable break time) to an employee who needs to express breast milk for her nursing infant child each time the employee has the need to express milk for one year after the child's birth. Provides that the employee may use other paid break time or meal time for any time needed in excess of 30 minutes. Provides that an employer shall provide paid break time (rather than reasonable break time) as needed by the employee unless to do so would create an undue hardship.

Sponsor: Katie Stuart Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-03
Stuck
P(Advance)
16.5%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.3%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
2.1%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 84%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 409 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. 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.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Sponsor Context

Public Engagement

161 witness slips filed 156 proponents / 3 opponents 25 organizations

Witness slips

161 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
Aleksei Sokolov Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Anastasia Knasiak self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Andrew Palmer SELF SELF Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Anne Elliott Hornsby self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Anne McDermott self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Brittany Poppen Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Carrie Felix self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Catherine Caporusso Resistance Women and children Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Cheryl Jones Das Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Christine Fanning Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Danielle Morales None Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
David Bythewood Constituent Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Deborah Fenner Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Dena Stout none none Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Diane Ostrowski None Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Diane Herrmann self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Donna Nasser Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Elissa Dresden self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Ellen Caffrey Garza Self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Jacqueline Bauer NA self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Jenna Braunstein Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Jennifer Roland Illinois Collaboration on Youth Illinois Collaboration on Youth Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Joan R Metz self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Josh Kraus Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Judith Potempa self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Julie Stephan Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Kendra Geisbrecht Self Indivisible Chicago Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Kenji Granberry SELF SELF Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Leanna Gruhn Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Lindsay Morrison self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Lisa Marie Sharkey Self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Madeline Miley Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Maria English Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Matthew Slade Myself Myself Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Maureen Keane She Votes Illinois She Votes Illinois Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Maureen Vana Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Meena Dugatkin Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Michael Bauer NA self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Rachel Becknell Constituent Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Rebecca Daly self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
REGAN JAMESON SELF SELF Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Sarah Mitchell self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Shawn Michael self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Susan Balaban Self Self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Susie Wiechman None self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Zachary Stallard self self Proponent Wage Policy Study Sub 2025-03-12
Aleksei Sokolov Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Anastsaia Knasiak self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Andrew Palmer SELF SELF Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Anne Elliott Hornsby self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Anne McDermott self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Brittany Poppen Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Camilla Stefl Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Carrie Felix self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Catherine Caporusso Resistance Women and children Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Cheryl Jones Das Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Christine Fanning Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Danielle Morales None Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Dave Comerford Illinois Federation of Teachers Illinois Federation of Teachers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
David Bythewood Constituent Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Deborah Fenner Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Delaney Earley SELF SELF Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Dena Stout none none Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Derek Stevens IEA Illinois Education Association Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Diane Ostrowski None Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Diane Herrmann self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Diane L Jochum Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Donna Nasser Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Elissa Dresden self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Ellen Caffrey Garza Self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Haley Grissett SELF Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Jacqueline Bauer NA self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Jenna Braunstein Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Jennifer Roland Illinois Collaboration on Youth Illinois Collaboration on Youth Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Joan R Metz self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Josh Kraus Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Judith Potempa self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Julie Stephan Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Justin Gibson Self Self 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
Kendra Geisbrecht Self Indivisible Chicago Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Kenji Granberry SELF SELF Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Leanna Gruhn Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Lindsay Morrison self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Lisa Marie Sharkey Self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Madeline Miley Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Margo Gislain Illinois Nurses Association Illinois Nurses Association Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Maria English Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Matthew Slade Myself Myself Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Maureen Keane She Votes Illinois She Votes Illinois Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Maureen Vana Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Meena Dugatkin Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Melanie Stith None Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Michael Bauer NA self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Michelle Grisat National Nurses United National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Phil Milsk Law Offices of Phil Milsk American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Rachel Becknell Constituent Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Rebecca Daly self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Sarah Labadie Women Employed Women Employed Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Sarah Mitchell self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Shawn Michael self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Susan Balaban Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Susie Wiechman None self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Zachary Stallard self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Aisha Davis ACLU of IL ACLU of IL Opponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-12
Abby Schmeling Chamber of Mothers Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Alexia Angel Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Anne Elliott Hornsby Self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Brittany Poppen Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Carrie Felix self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Cheryl Jones Das Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Dave Comerford Illinois Federation of Teachers Illinois Federation of Teachers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
David Bythewood Constituent Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Diane Ostrowski None Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Elizabeth Lux none self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Jacob Strom Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
JoLynn Doerr self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Josephine Ferorelli Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Kelly Hubbard EverThrive Illinois EverThrive Illinois Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Khadine Bennett ACLU of Illinois ACLU of Illinois Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Lane Silvas self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Lindsey Kurdi Wood Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Lisa Oppenheim self all women and babies-- not only nursing moms but pre-and post-nursers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Madeline Miley Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Margaret Reilly Reilly Myself Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Mary Wehking self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Maureen Keane She Votes Illinois She Votes Illinois Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Maureen Vana Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Megan Ramelli Self Indivisible Chicago Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Megan Zidek Chamber of Mothers Chamber of Mothers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Melanie Stith None Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Michelle Grisat National Nurses United National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Phil Milsk Law Offices of Phil Milsk American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Rachel Becknell Constituent Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Rachel Meenattoor SELF SELF Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Sarah Labadie Women Employed Women Employed Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Sarah Miller Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Shannon Limjuco Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Shawn Michael self self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Sheryl Pitts Wolff None Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Stephanie Holt none self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Susan Jaffee Knit Nirvana llc Business owner Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Terrence Leonard Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Amy Lulich Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Aubry Stapleton Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Emily Gennaro Chamber of Mothers Chamber of Mothers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Kate Melvin Chamber of Mothers Chamber of Mothers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Kathryn Remivasan Self Self Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Liz Dudek Chambers of Mothers Chamber of mothers Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Matthew Slade Myself Myself Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-26
Jenni Purdue J & J Legislative American Association of University Women Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-21
Aisha Davis ACLU of IL ACLU of IL Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-19
Jenni Purdue J & J Legislative American Association of University Women Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-19
Michelle Grisat National Nurses United National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United Proponent Labor & Commerce 2025-03-19
Alicia Lauhon Self Self Opponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Paul Rurka Self Self Opponent Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Alec Laird Illinois Retail Merchants Association Illinois Retail Merchants Association No Position On Merits Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07
Donovan Griffith Illinois Manufacturers' Association Illinois Manufacturers' Association No Position On Merits Labor & Commerce 2025-04-07

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
H Committee Labor & Commerce 18 5 0 6 Passed 13

Action History

19 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-03 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-04 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-04 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-04 Committee Assignment
Assigned toLabor & Commerce Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-12 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 018-005-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-13 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-14 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-14 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-18 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-18 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-18 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-20 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-26 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26 Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-07 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-004-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-10 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-11 Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-04-11 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
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
2025-03-12 House Do Pass / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 018-005-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) 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
2025-03-14 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart Amendment Actions
2025-03-14 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions
2025-03-18 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-18 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-18 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee Amendment Actions
2025-03-20 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-26 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
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
2025-04-07 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-004-000 Amendment Actions
2025-04-10 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-11 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −
2025-04-11 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions