IllinoisHB4416104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

UNEMPLOYMENT INS-ACADEMICS

Sponsored By: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, with respect to a week of unemployment beginning on or after June 1, 2026, benefits shall be payable to an individual on the basis of wages for employment in other than an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity performed for an educational institution or an educational service agency, as long as the individual is otherwise eligible for benefits. Effective immediately.

labor & commerce

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

  • Sue Scherer

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 18 • No: 10

House vote 3/25/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    4/17/2026House
  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    4/15/2026House
  3. Fiscal Note Filed

    4/15/2026House
  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer

    4/15/2026House
  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    4/15/2026House
  6. State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed

    4/14/2026House
  7. Fiscal Note Filed

    4/14/2026House
  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

    4/13/2026House
  9. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/10/2026House
  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/10/2026House
  11. State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Ugaste

    4/6/2026House
  12. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Ugaste

    4/6/2026House
  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

    4/2/2026House
  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

    4/1/2026House
  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

    3/30/2026House
  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    3/30/2026House
  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

    3/26/2026House
  18. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2026House
  19. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000

    3/25/2026House
  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

    3/24/2026House
  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

    3/9/2026House
  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

    3/9/2026House
  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    3/9/2026House
  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

    3/9/2026House
  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

    3/9/2026House

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