HB5228Introduced in the House
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE
Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2026 or 15 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, whichever is later, and on or before July 1 of each year thereafter, in addition to the amount required, the Director shall charge an amount to be included in a company's obligation to pay the annual Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund Surcharge. Sets forth provisions concerning the process for calculating the additional amount and notice requirements for the Department of Insurance before collecting the additional amount. Provides that the additional amount shall be deposited into the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund. Establishes procedures for determining the additional amount if a company survives or was formed by a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or reincorporation. Further amends the Workers' Compensation Act. In provisions concerning the amount of compensation which shall be paid for an accidental injury to the employee resulting in death, provides that the sum of $10,000 (rather than $8,000) for burial expenses shall be paid by the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin or to the person or persons incurring the expense of burial. Sets forth provisions concerning the development of standards to be used as part of the utilization review process. Provides that any adverse determination made during the utilization review process shall be made by a physician if the health care services are to be delivered or are recommended by a physician. Provides that certification made under the utilization review process shall be valid for the 3 months immediately after the date on which the employee and health care provider receive the certification or for the length of treatment as determined by the employee's health care provider. Sets forth procedures for the appeal of a non-certification. Provides that, if an employer asks a medical practitioner for an examination of the reasonableness and necessity of the medical services proposed or provided, instead of a utilization review, the examination and the report of the examination shall be provided by the medical practitioner to the employee or the employee's representative and the employee's treating health care professional within 90 days after receipt of the request for the examination of the reasonableness and necessity of treatment. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0792
August 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026
89
Yes
27
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 076-024-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cunningham
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 039-019-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jay Hoffman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Labor & Commerce Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 089-027-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 7, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0792
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