HB4725 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Judiciary
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.

House Floor Amendment No. 3
Provides that the Attorney General may, at the Attorney General's discretion, resolve an investigation by mutual agreement prior to or after initiating an action. Provides that an employer may refuse to grant the Attorney General access to non-publicly accessible areas of the employer's premises unless the Attorney General obtains an administrative inspection warrant for the inspection of the premises. Provides that the Attorney General may recover reasonable fees and expenses incurred in obtaining an order requiring a witness to comply with a subpoena. Requires the Attorney General to show that an inspection is reasonable (rather than show probable cause) before an administrative inspection warrant is issued. 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
4/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/07/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Executive Committee
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 007-004-000
4/16/2026HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-023-000
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary