HB4844

JUROR PAY-EMPLOYER

Final Passage·5/20/26

Illinois HB4844 mandates employers to compensate employees at their regular rate for jury duty time off.

HB4844 amends the Jury Act and the Jury Commission Act to ensure employees are given time off for jury duty without loss of seniority or benefits. Employers must compensate employees at their regular rate for jury duty time off. Employers violating these provisions face contempt charges, liability for damages, and injunctions. Jurors must notify employers of their jury duty within 10 days of receiving the summons.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 20
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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8
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

1:30 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 26

Senate

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

May 21

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio