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SB2164Introduced in the Senate

WAGE PAYMENT-COLLECTION

Passed

Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Makes changes to administrative fees paid to the Department of Labor. Makes changes in provisions concerning the collection of unpaid wages, penalties, damages, fines, and fees. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0135

August 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025

75

Yes

38

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Labor

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  6. Do Pass Labor; 015-003-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025

  8. Second Reading

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  11. Third Reading - Passed; 037-019-000

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  13. Arrived in House

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  15. First Reading

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  18. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-008-000

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Second Reading - Short Debate

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  22. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  23. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 075-038-000

  24. Passed Both Houses

  25. Sent to the Governor

  26. Governor Approved

  27. Effective Date August 1, 2025

  28. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0135

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