HB4725 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Last Action
3/25/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman
Hearings
Executive Committee Hearing Mar 25 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building 118 and Virtual Room 2 Springfield, IL - House Committee Amendment 1
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
15 ILCS 205/6.3  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Attorney General Act. Provides that, prior to initiating an action, the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation and, in addition to other powers, may: (1) issue subpoenas for documents; (2) require written answers under oath to written interrogatories; (3) inspect the premises of an employer and inspect and make copies of employment-related records kept at the premises; and (4) conduct interviews with workers at an employer's premises during normal business or working hours. Sets forth additional provisions concerning investigations; interviews; subpoenas; obstruction; and search warrants.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
5 ILCS 140/7.5  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/30/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
3/25/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote
3/25/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-003-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate