All Roll Calls
Yes: 165 • No: 47
IllinoisSB0067104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES
Sponsored By: Robert Peters (Democratic)
Became Law
assignmentslaborlabor & commerce
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Stronger enforcement and fines on agencies
The Department of Labor can investigate agencies anytime and must investigate complaints. It will run a public complaint system and can inspect sites, subpoena records, and question witnesses. After notice and a hearing, it can order an agency to stop violations and go to court for an injunction. Civil penalties can reach up to $10,000 per violation, plus costs and attorney fees, and must be paid to the Department. Giving false or misleading application information can be fined up to $500 and is also a petty offense with a $500 fine. Ending a violation does not erase penalties already owed.
Back pay plus 5% for agency workers
If your nurse staffing agency did not pay you 100% of the hourly wage set in its contract with a health care facility, it owes you that shortfall plus 5%. For example, a $100 underpayment means you get $105 back.
Licenses and insurance for nurse agencies
Nurse agencies must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Labor to operate or advertise. Health care facilities cannot use unlicensed agencies. A separate license is needed for each location, unless the added site is owned and managed by the same applicant. Applications are filed under oath and include a fee set by the Department. Agencies must show liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 total, and carry workers’ comp for all nurses and CNAs. Home health agencies that act as nurse agencies must also get this license.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed
Yes: 75 • No: 40
House vote • 4/23/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;
Yes: 17 • No: 7
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 55 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass as Amended Labor;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0343
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/20/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 075-040-000
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
5/13/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/24/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-007-000
4/23/2025HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
4/17/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/7/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/7/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
4/4/2025HouseArrived in House
4/4/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/3/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
4/1/2025SenateSecond Reading
4/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
3/5/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Labor; 018-000-000
3/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/4/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor
2/25/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2/25/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
2/25/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1