Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4139

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Right to Work Act. Provides that a person may not be required to join or contribute to a labor organization as a condition of employment. Provides that violations of the Act constitute a Class A misdemeanor. Authorizes injunctive relief. Authorizes a private right of action for damages. Provides that the Attorney General shall enforce the Act. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. Provides that employees have the right not to become or remain a member of a labor organization, or to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges to a labor organization, Eliminates provisions authorizing fair share agreements. Amends the Illinois State Comptroller Act, and the Illinois State Auditing Act to make related changes. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/27/2015	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Reginald Phillips
2/27/2015	House	First Reading
2/27/2015	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/16/2015	House	Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/25/2015	House	To Workforce Reconciliation Subcommittee
3/27/2015	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/10/2017	House	Session Sine Die

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