HB5228

WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE

Final Passage·5/31/26

Illinois HB5228 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to enhance enforcement against employers who fail to provide required workers' compensation.

HB5228 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to strengthen enforcement against employers who fail to provide required workers' compensation insurance. The bill allows the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission to issue work-stop orders against employers who do not comply with insurance requirements, especially those deemed extra hazardous. It also imposes civil penalties of up to $500 per day for non-compliance and allows for criminal penalties for knowing and willful failures.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 31

11:00 AM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

May 29

7:00 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

May 31

House

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000

May 31

House

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 089-027-000