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IL HB4805
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Johnson
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AI Summary
- Employers with 75 or more employees in Illinois must submit unemployment claim-initiation information to the Department of Employment Security on behalf of employees affected by layoffs, furloughs, or temporary shutdowns
- Required information includes the employee's name and contact information, last day worked, reason for separation (temporary or permanent), and wage/employment data
- The Department must provide written or electronic confirmation to affected employees that claim information has been submitted on their behalf by the employer
- Employer submission of claim information does not determine eligibility and does not prevent employees from declining benefits or providing additional information
- Willful failure to comply subjects employers to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, with each affected employee for whom information is not submitted constituting a separate violation
Legislative Description
UNEMPLOYMENT INS-PREFILE CLAIM
Last Action
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce3/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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