Bill Status of HB4714  9th General Assembly


Short Description:  DOMESTIC WORKER BILL OF RIGHTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez - William Davis, Linda Chapa LaVia, Robyn Gabel, Keith Farnham, Mary E. Flowers, Daniel J. Burke and Monique D. Davis

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
775 ILCS 5/2-101from Ch. 68, par. 2-101
820 ILCS 105/3from Ch. 48, par. 1003
820 ILCS 105/4afrom Ch. 48, par. 1004a
820 ILCS 125/1from Ch. 48, par. 198.1
820 ILCS 140/2from Ch. 48, par. 8b


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights Act. Requires employers to make specific disclosures to domestic workers regarding terms of employment. Requires written contracts. Establishes provisions for duration of shifts, meal breaks, sleep and rest periods, paid time off, and other matters. Provides for enforcement by the Department of Labor. Authorizes civil actions. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Minimum Wage Law, the Wages of Women and Minors Act, and the One Day Rest In Seven Act to make various changes regarding domestic workers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  2/5/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/5/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/19/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
  2/20/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/20/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  2/20/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham
  2/20/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  2/20/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  3/5/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
  3/6/2014HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
  3/24/2014HouseTo Business Licenses Subcommittee
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/5/2014HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2014
  5/5/2014HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
  5/31/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die