SB3821

MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3821 proposes a phased increase in the state's minimum wage, adjusting it annually based on the consumer price index.

Illinois SB3821 amends the Minimum Wage Law to establish a new minimum wage schedule. It mandates that employers pay employees at least $25 per hour starting from January 1, 2032. The bill also includes provisions for annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on changes in the consumer price index, with a cap of 2.5% on any annual increase. Additionally, it sets specific wage rates for employees under 18 years old and introduces a mechanism for wage adjustments tied to the unemployment rate. The bill outlines procedures for handling complaints and violations related to minimum wage laws.

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Assignments Committee
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History

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026