HB5461

WAGES-TERMINATION PAYMENTS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5461 prohibits contracts requiring employee payments upon termination.

Illinois HB5461 amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act to make it unlawful for employers to include in any employment contract a requirement for employees to pay debts upon termination. The bill also prohibits employers from resuming or initiating debt collection or ending forbearance on debts if the employee's employment or work relationship with a specific employer is terminated. Additionally, it bans any penalties, fees, or costs imposed on employees if their employment or work relationship with a specific employer is terminated.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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