# Illinois SB3821: MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS

Illinois SB3821, MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-09-11 (Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons) (as of 2026-10-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3821
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-09-11, Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
- Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Subjects: assignments, executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (16)

- 2026-09-11: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (Senate)
- 2026-06-01: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-22: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate)
- 2026-04-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (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)
- 2026-03-03: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-02-27: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-02-25: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Assigned to Executive (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3821.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- 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/10400SB3821.pdf)

## Related
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [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-SB3821-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-25).