IL SB3821 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-06-01 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-06-01 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.
Title
MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS
Sponsors
| Sen. Kimberly Lightford [D] | Sen. Graciela Guzman [D] | Sen. Rachel Ventura [D] | Sen. Javier Cervantes [D] |
| Sen. Karina Villa [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 2026-05-22 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026 |
| 2026-05-15 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
| 2026-04-30 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 2026-04-30 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 2026-04-24 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 2026-03-13 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2026-02-27 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2026-02-25 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 2026-02-24 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730 | 5 | 3-12-5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 730 | 5 | 3-13-5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 730 | 5 | 3-9-2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 820 | 105 | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 820 | 105 | 4 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 820 | 105 | 4b | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 820 | 105 | 7.5 | New Code | See Bill Text |
