HB5228 - 104th General Assembly

WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
Last Action
4/10/2026 - House: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 305/4from Ch. 48, par. 138.4
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that any corporation, limited liability company, or partnership engaged in activities requiring licensure by a State agency, for which proof that it has insured its workers' compensation liability is a requirement for licensure, that fails to satisfy specified requirements, shall be subject to civil penalties under the Act unless it shows by clear and convincing evidence that it was not operating during the time its license was active.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/26/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
3/27/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate