HB4942

WORK COMP-SURCHARGES & FEES

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4942 amends surcharges and fees for workers' compensation.

HB4942 modifies the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Operations Fund Surcharge and Fee. It increases the surcharge rate to 1.092% of direct written premium for 2027 and beyond. It also adjusts the fee rate to 0.0081% of annual actual wages for 2024 and 2025, with future rates determined by the Commission. The bill outlines penalties for non-payment and specifies how collected funds are to be disbursed.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate