# Illinois SB2906: TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR

Illinois SB2906, TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-06-01 (Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2906
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-27
- Last action: 2026-06-01, Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Ram Villivalam (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Subjects: assignments, labor
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Ram Villivalam (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Bill Cunningham (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Celina Villanueva (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Emil Jones, III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mark L. Walker (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mattie Hunter (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael E. Hastings (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Porfirio (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Omar Aquino (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Paul Faraci (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Robert F. Martwick (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (47)

- 2026-06-01: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-06-01: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-06-01: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-27: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Labor (Senate)
- 2026-05-27: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-27: Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate)
- 2026-05-20: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (Senate)
- 2026-05-19: Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-05-19: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-05-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-12: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-04-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-14: Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Sponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Postponed - Labor (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci (Senate)
- 2026-02-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Labor (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-27: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam001.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 2: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam002.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 3: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam003.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam001.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam002.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 3 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2906sam003.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2906-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).
