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HB4725Introduced in the House

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT

Passed

Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0676

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 20, 2026

43

Yes

14

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote

  9. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-003-000

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  12. Second Reading - Short Debate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 007-004-000

  21. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-023-000

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled

  26. Arrive in Senate

  27. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  28. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  29. First Reading

  30. Referred to Assignments

  31. Assigned to Judiciary

  32. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-002-000

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  34. Second Reading

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  36. Third Reading - Passed; 043-014-001

  37. Passed Both Houses

  38. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  39. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  40. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  41. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  42. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  43. Sent to the Governor

  44. Governor Approved

  45. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  46. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0676

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