HB3126

SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3126 establishes a self-employment assistance program for eligible individuals starting a business.

Illinois HB3126 amends the Department of Employment Security Law to create a self-employment assistance program. This program provides benefits to individuals working to start a business in Illinois who are eligible for unemployment insurance. Participants in the program are considered actively seeking work under the Unemployment Insurance Act, and benefits paid are treated as unemployment benefits. The Department of Employment Security will adopt rules to implement and administer the program.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

2:00 PM

Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 14, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Mar 14, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin