SB0035 - 104th General Assembly

WORK COMP-SOLE PROPRIETORS
Last Action
3/21/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 305/3from Ch. 48, par. 138.3
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act shall apply automatically and without election to all employers and all their employees, including, but not limited to, sole proprietors and general contractors and their subcontractors (currently, all employers and all their employees), engaged in any department enterprises or businesses which are declared to be extra hazardous. Removes a provision that the Act shall not be construed to apply to any sole proprietor or partner or member of a limited liability company who elects not to provide and pay compensation for accidental injuries sustained by himself, arising out of and in the course of the employment according to the provisions of the Act. Provides that the definition of "corporate officer" does not include a sole proprietor.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/13/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
1/13/2025 Senate First Reading
1/13/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
1/22/2025 Senate Assigned to Judiciary
1/31/2025 Senate To Workers Compensation
3/21/2025 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments