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IllinoisSB1976104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

WORKERS RIGHTS AND SAFETY

Sponsored By: Robert Peters (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Illinois adopts and preserves OSHA standards

All federal OSHA standards in effect on the law’s effective date become Illinois rules, unless the Director sets an alternate that is at least as effective after considering expert input. New federal OSHA standards become Illinois rules within 6 months unless an equally effective state rule is already in place. If the state adopts an alternate that is not yet in its rules, it must file a certified copy within 45 days of the federal date to make it effective. If, after April 28, 2025, a federal OSHA rule is weakened or reinterpreted to reduce protections, Illinois must adopt the prior, stronger federal rule as soon as practical.

Illinois locks in wage and safety protections

Illinois cannot make state rules weaker than federal wage-and-hour or coal mine safety laws as of April 28, 2025. Agencies can adopt stronger protections. If federal wage or coal mine rules are cut or reinterpreted to reduce protections and Illinois has no equal rule, the State must adopt the prior federal rule as the minimum and can enforce it under state wage or mining laws. Each agency must work to enforce this law and file an annual electronic report to the General Assembly. Agency heads have clear authority to make rules under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.

Safety backstop and lawsuit rights for workers

This law fills safety gaps only where no federal OSHA standard exists. If a federal safety rule is repealed or revoked and no federal rule then covers the issue, Illinois must adopt the prior federal rule as soon as practical for private employers. The Director can set rules for private-sector safety and must consider prior federal standards as a minimum. Workers, an interested party, or the Department can sue a private employer to enforce these rules within 3 years, and the Attorney General represents the Department. Courts can order fixes and award attorney’s fees to winning workers; if no other penalty applies, fines can be up to $1,000 per violation, $10,000 for repeats, and $70,000 for willful or plainly indifferent violations. These state rules do not apply to the federal government as an employer and do not change public‑sector safety standards.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Peters

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Celina Villanueva

    Democratic • Senate

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Benton

    Democratic • House

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Jawaharial Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 232 • No: 107

House vote • 5/30/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 80 • No: 32

House vote • 5/27/2025

Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed

Yes: 75 • No: 39

House vote • 5/27/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 16 • No: 9

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 38 • No: 19 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 5/14/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Labor;

Yes: 10 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Do Pass Labor;

Yes: 13 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0161

    8/14/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date August 14, 2025

    8/14/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/14/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/27/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/30/2025Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-032-000

    5/30/2025House

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    5/30/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    5/30/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

    5/30/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

    5/30/2025House

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

    5/30/2025House

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

    5/30/2025House

  13. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/27/2025House

  14. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/27/2025House

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    5/27/2025House

  16. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

    5/27/2025House

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

    5/27/2025House

  18. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-039-000

    5/27/2025House

  19. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Labor & Commerce Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan

    5/27/2025House

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    5/23/2025House

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

    5/23/2025House

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    5/23/2025House

  23. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

    5/22/2025House

  24. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

    5/22/2025House

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

    5/21/2025House

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