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IllinoisHB3094104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM

Sponsored By: Theresa Mah (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Who is covered by the transit benefits law

An employer is covered if it is in Cook County or listed townships in Lake, Will, DuPage, Kane, or McHenry Counties. It must have 50 or more covered employees at an address within one mile of fixed-route transit. A covered employee works an average of at least 35 hours per week for pay. Public transit means systems under the Regional Transportation Authority. A transit pass includes a pass, fare card, token, or voucher. These definitions apply beginning January 1, 2024.

Union contracts protected, construction exception

The law does not change a valid union contract in place on January 1, 2024. After that date, any waiver of this law in a union deal must be clear and explicit. For construction employers, the law does not apply to employees covered by a bona fide union contract. The law defines construction broadly, including building, repair, landscaping, snow removal, and refuse collection. These rules take effect January 1, 2024.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ram Villivalam

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 64

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 44 • No: 13

Senate vote • 4/30/2025

Do Pass Labor;

Yes: 12 • No: 5

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 69 • No: 37

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 16 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0272

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 044-013-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading

    5/1/2025Senate

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

    4/30/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025

    4/30/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Labor; 012-005-000

    4/30/2025Senate

  12. Assigned to Labor

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    4/14/2025House

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    4/9/2025House

  15. Referred to Assignments

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  17. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

    4/8/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  19. Arrive in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate

  20. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 069-037-000

    4/7/2025House

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  22. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/25/2025House

  23. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/13/2025House

  24. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 016-009-000

    3/12/2025House

  25. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

    3/4/2025House

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