HB5795

PUBLIC LABOR-OPEN SESSION

Introduced·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5795 amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to allow public viewing of bargaining sessions.

HB5795 amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act by allowing bargaining sessions to be open to the public upon request from any labor organization or public employer. The bill also outlines provisions for dues deductions, employee access rights for exclusive bargaining representatives, and confidentiality of certain employee information. It specifies that failure to honor dues deduction or fair share clauses is a violation of the duty to bargain and an unfair labor practice.

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Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

May 28

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez

May 28

House

First Reading

May 28

House

Referred to Rules Committee