Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2946

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Requires the Department of Employment Security to establish and administer a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that provides family and medical leave insurance benefits to eligible employees. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; premium payments; the amount and duration of benefits; the recovery of erroneous payments; hearings; defaulted premium payments; elective coverage; employment protection; coordination of family and medical leave; defined terms; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account Fund. Provides phase-in periods for the collection of money and making of claims for benefits under the Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/5/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
2/6/2025	House	First Reading
2/6/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/4/2025	House	Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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