HB3638
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What this bill does
Amends the Workplace Transparency Act. Provides that no contract, agreement, clause, covenant, waiver, or other document shall prohibit, prevent, or otherwise restrict an employee, prospective employee, or former employee from engaging in concerted activities to address work-related issues. Provides that any agreement, clause, covenant, or waiver that is a mutual condition of employment or continued employment may include provisions that would otherwise be against public policy if it acknowledges the right of the employee or prospective employee to engage in concerted activities to address work-related issues. Provides that an employee, prospective employee, or former employee and an employer may enter into a valid and enforceable settlement or termination agreement that includes promises of confidentiality related to alleged unlawful employment practices if the confidentiality provision expires no later than 5 years after the alleged unlawful employment practices occurred. Provides for the recovery of consequential damages incurred in challenging a contract for violation of the Act. Makes other changes.
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago
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.
Sponsor Context
Ann M. Williams
Moderate Influence (#31)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Ann M. Williams advance 7% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
191 witness slips filed
181 proponents / 4 opponents
46 organizations
Witness slips
191 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Beck | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Adam Kader | Arise Chicago | Arise Chicago | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Andrew Rice | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Anne McDermott | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Ashley Stead | Women's Bar Association of Illinois PAC | WBAI PAC | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| BARBARA J BELL | BJ Bell Law LLC | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Beth Slutsky | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Bill Young | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Camilla Stefl | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Carolyn Petrakis | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Catherine King | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Cheryl Jones Das | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Christopher Thomas | EXIT Strategy Realty | Supporters of Whistleblowers of sexual discrimination or sexual harassment at work. | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Clover Krajicek | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| David Bythewood | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| David Porter | Law Office of David Porter | Appearing as an individual. | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Deborah Fenner | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Delaney Earley | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Diane Herrmann | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Elissa Dresden | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Elissa Hobfoll | Hobfoll Law LLC | Hobfoll Law LLC | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Elizabeth Inglehart | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Elizabeth Lux | none | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Ellen Caffrey Garza | Self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Emily Haite | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Emily Wachowiak | Self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Ethan Saltzberg | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Ethan White | Emery Law, Ltd. | None | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Fitzgerald T Bramwell | Law Offices of Fitzgerald Bramwell | Law Offices of Fitzgerald Bramwell | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Gail S Eisenberg | National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois | National Employment Lawyers Association - IL (NELA-IL) | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Garrick Balk | Retired | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| H Candace Gorman | Law Office of H. Candace Gorman | none | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| jan susler | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Jayna Gagner | Thresholds | Thresholds | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Jenna Braunstein | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| JoLynn Doerr | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Julie Kaufman | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Julie Stephan | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Karen Joan Doran | Karen J. Doran, Attorney at Law | JCUA | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kathleen Sedey | Case & Sedey, LLC | Kathleen Sedey | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kathryn Luedke | She Votes IL | She Votes IL | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Katie Dowling | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kelly Birch Maginot | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kelly Leffler | none | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kevin Varley | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| kim parson | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Krisitn Beckstrom Radcliffe | Kristin Beckstrom Radcliffe, MSW, LCSW | Kristin Beckstrom Radcliffe | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Kristen Schwartz | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Lane Silvas | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Laura DeMerle | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| LAURA ROGERS | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Leah Fuller | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Leanna Gruhn | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Lindsay Morrison | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Lisa Marie Sharkey | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Lonnie Dunlap | Retired | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Madeline Miley | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Maria Peterson | Retired | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Marie Rud | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Mary Lenehan | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Mary Wehking | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Matangi Melpakkam | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Maureen Vana | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Megan Ramelli | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Melissa Zeko | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Michelle Grisat | National Nurses United | National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Mitchell Bandes | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Nicholas Kreitman | Kreitman Law, LLC | Kreitman Law, LLC | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Pasha Vaziri | Vaziri Law LLC | Vaziri Law LLC | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Rachel Becknell | Constituent | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Rasa Gierstikas | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Rima Kapitan | Kapitan Gomaa Law, P.C. | Kapitan Gomaa Law, P.C. | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Rob Kapicka | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Robin E Kalish | Robin Kalish, MD | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| robin potter | Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. | robin potter | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Ruth Fink-Winter | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Samantha DeKoven | None | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Sarah Labadie | Women Employed | Women Employed | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Sarah Lincoln | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Sarah Wagener | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Shawn Michael | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Susan Balaban | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Susan Bramlet Lavin | Illinois National Organization for Women | Illinois NOW | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Susan Jaffee | Knit Nirvana llc | Business owner | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Theresa Palluzzi | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Tiffany Olson | Oakton College | Workplace Transparency Reforms | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Vivien Eisenberg | self | self | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Aimee Neumann | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Becky Marshall | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Brittany Poppen | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Catherine Caporusso | Resistance | Women and children | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Catherine King | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Cheryl Jones Das | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Christine Pado | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Cynthia Fey | none | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 | |
| David Porter | Law Office of David Porter | Appearing as an individual. | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Davina R DiPaolo | Loftus & Eisenberg | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Deborah Fenner | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Denise M DeBelle | Law Office of Denise M. DeBelle | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 | |
| Diane Ostrowski | None | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Elizabeth Inglehart | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Elizabeth Ricks | Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Ellen Kosty Moderhack | Self | Myself | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg | National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois | National Employment Lawyers Association - IL (NELA-IL) | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Johanna J Raimond | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Julie Stephan | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Karen Joan Doran | Karen J. Doran, Attorney at Law | Karen J. Doran | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Karin Evans | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Kate Petri | CTM Legal Group | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 | |
| Lindsay Morrison | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Madeline Miley | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Mary F Reid-Vizintos | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Matthew Strong | none | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Maureen Vana | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Max Barack | The Garfinkel Group, LLC | Self and Garfinkel Group LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Melissa Chen | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Michael J Merrick | Merrick Law Firm LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 | |
| Michelle Grisat | National Nurses United | National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Nicholas Kreitman | Kreitman Law, LLC | Kreitman Law, LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| robin potter | Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. | robin potter | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Susan Bramlet Lavin | Illinois National Organization for Women | Illinois NOW | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Susie Wiechman | None | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Aimee Neumann | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Ashley Stead | Women's Bar Association of Illinois PAC | Women's Bar Association of Illinois PAC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Becky Marshall | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Brittany Poppen | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Catherine Caporusso | Resistance | Women and children | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Catherine King | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Cheryl Jones Das | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Christine Pado | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Dave Comerford | Illinois Federation of Teachers | Illinois Federation of Teachers | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| David Porter | Law Office of David Porter | Appearing as an individual. | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Davina R DiPaolo | Loftus & Eisenberg | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Deborah Fenner | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Debra De Palma | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Denise M DeBelle | Law Office of Denise M. DeBelle | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 | |
| Diane Ostrowski | None | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Elissa J Hobfoll | Hobfoll Law LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 | |
| Elizabeth Inglehart | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Elizabeth Ricks | Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Ellen Kosty Moderhack | Self | Myself | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Frances Orenic | IL AFL-CIO | IL AFL-CIO | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg | National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois | National Employment Lawyers Association - IL (NELA-IL) | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Joanna Webb-Gauvin | AFSCME Council 31 | AFSCME Council 31 | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Johanna J Raimond | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Julie Stephan | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Karen Joan Doran | Karen J. Doran, Attorney at Law | Karen J. Doran | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Karin Evans | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Kate Petri | CTM Legal Group | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 | |
| Larry Gnat | Roofers and Waterproofers Local 11 | Roofers & Waterproofers District Council | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Lindsay Morrison | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Madeline Miley | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Mary F Reid-Vizintos | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 | |
| Matthew Strong | none | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Maureen Vana | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Max P Barack | 2126 W Balmoral | Self and Garfinkel Group LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Melissa Chen | self | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Michael J Merrick | Merrick Law Firm LLC | 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 |
| Nicholas Kreitman | Kreitman Law, LLC | Kreitman Law, LLC | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| robin potter | Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. | robin potter | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Susan Bramlet Lavin | Illinois National Organization for Women | Illinois NOW | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Susie Wiechman | None | self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Wendy Pollack | Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Donovan Griffith | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | Opponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Wendy Posner | Self | Self | Opponent | Labor | 2025-05-13 |
| Adam Kader | Arise Chicago | Arise chicago | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-21 |
| Adam Kader | Arise Chicago | Arise Chicago | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Paula Clark | Self | Self | Proponent | Labor & Commerce | 2025-03-19 |
| Ashley Stead | Women's Bar Association of Illinois PAC | WBAI PAC | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg | National Employment Lawyers Association of Illinois | National Employment Lawyers Association - IL (NELA-IL) | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Maureen Keane | She Votes Illinois | She Votes Illinois | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Michelle Grisat | National Nurses United | National Nurses Organizing Committee - Illinois - National Nurses United | Proponent | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Gabriela Garza | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | No Position On Merits | Labor & Commerce | 2025-05-31 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | No Position On Merits | Labor & Commerce | 2025-05-31 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | No Position On Merits | Labor & Commerce | 2025-05-31 |
| Gabriela Garza | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | Illinois Manufacturers' Association | No Position On Merits | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | No Position On Merits | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
| Noah Finley | National Federation of Independent Business | NFIB | No Position On Merits | Labor | 2025-05-27 |
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 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 11 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 77 | 37 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 40 | — | |
| 2025-05-13 | S | Committee | Labor | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | Passed | 5 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 52 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Passed | 50 | — |
Action History
63 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0320. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Ann M. Williams House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-03-11
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.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Ann M. Williams
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
House Committee 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
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
Amendment Actions
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inLabor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-008-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-20
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.
2025-03-26
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.
2025-04-08
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-08
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed077-037-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-09
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-09
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-10
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-10
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.
2025-04-10
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments 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.
2025-04-29
Committee Assignment
Assigned toLabor 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.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-05-12
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Fine
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-12
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toLabor
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-14
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedLabor; 010-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-14
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-15
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-15
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Fine
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10
Senate deadline established or extended.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toLabor
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-27
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptLabor; 018-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fine
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-30
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;052-002-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-30
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-05-30
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Ann M. Williams
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Ann M. Williams
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toLabor & Commerce Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toLabor & Commerce Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-010-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-010-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs093-022-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs093-022-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-31
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-24
Governor Action
Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15
Governor Action
Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0320 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Ann M. Williams House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toLabor & Commerce Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-14 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Ann M. Williams | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted inLabor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short DebateLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-008-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed077-037-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 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 April 10, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Laura Fine Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Assigned toLabor Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Fine | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-12 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toLabor | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedLabor; 010-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-15 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Laura Fine | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10 | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toLabor | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Linda Holmes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptLabor; 018-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-SponsorSen. Cristina Castro Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Fine | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;052-002-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Ann M. Williams | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Ann M. Williams | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toLabor & Commerce Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-010-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedLabor & Commerce Committee; 019-010-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs093-022-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs093-022-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-04 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-24 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-08-15 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0320 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |