STATE BILLIL HB 4725PASSED

WORKER PROTECTION UNIT

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jul 31, 2026; 104 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

IL HB 4725 · PassedJul 31

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Bill details

Last action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0676 · Jul 31, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Jul 31, 2026Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0676House

Jul 31, 2026Effective Date January 1, 2027House

Jul 31, 2026Governor ApprovedHouse

Jun 18, 2026Sent to the GovernorHouse

Jun 1, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie HunterSenate

Jun 1, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.Senate

May 31, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-AllenSenate

May 31, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike PorfirioSenate

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May 31, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. HalpinSenate

May 20, 2026Passed Both HousesHouse

May 20, 2026Third Reading - Passed; 043-014-001Senate

May 14, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026Senate

May 14, 2026Second ReadingSenate

May 6, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026Senate

May 6, 2026Do Pass Judiciary; 007-002-000Senate

Apr 28, 2026Assigned to JudiciarySenate

Apr 21, 2026Referred to AssignmentsSenate

Apr 21, 2026First ReadingSenate

Apr 21, 2026Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Omar AquinoSenate

Apr 21, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of First ReadingSenate

Apr 21, 2026Arrive in SenateSenate

Apr 16, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 TabledHouse

Apr 16, 2026Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-023-000House

Apr 16, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 16, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 3 AdoptedHouse

Apr 16, 2026Recalled to Second Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 16, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 007-004-000House

Apr 15, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Executive CommitteeHouse

Apr 15, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Apr 15, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay HoffmanHouse

Apr 14, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive CommitteeHouse

Apr 14, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Apr 14, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay HoffmanHouse

Apr 7, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 7, 2026Second Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 6, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa MahHouse

Mar 25, 2026Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Mar 25, 2026Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-003-000House

Mar 25, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice VoteHouse

Mar 20, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive CommitteeHouse

Mar 18, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Mar 18, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay HoffmanHouse

Mar 18, 2026Assigned to Executive CommitteeHouse

Feb 6, 2026Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Feb 6, 2026First ReadingHouse

Jan 30, 2026Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay HoffmanHouse

Recorded votes

House Executive CommitteeMar 25, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 3 nayPassed

House Executive CommitteeApr 16, 2026 · House · 7 yea · 4 nayPassed

Senate Judiciary CommitteeMay 6, 2026 · Senate · 7 yea · 2 nayPassed

House Third ReadingApr 16, 2026 · House · 79 yea · 23 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMay 20, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 14 nayPassed

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