HB5461Introduced in the House
WAGES-TERMINATION PAYMENTS
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Moves the provisions to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that any payments made or wages or other payments deducted or otherwise withheld in violation of the provisions may be recovered as unpaid wages under the Wage Payment and Collection Act. Exempts from the provisions contracts with an apprenticeship program registered with the Office of Apprenticeship within the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Labor & Commerce Committee · March 25, 2026
18
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 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 |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / 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
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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