HB 4416 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

UNEMPLOYMENT INS-ACADEMICS

Summary

Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, with respect to a week of unemployment beginning on or after June 1, 2026, benefits shall be payable to an individual on the basis of wages for employment in other than an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity performed for an educational institution or an educational service agency, as long as the individual is otherwise eligible for benefits. Effective immediately.

Issues: ✗ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026

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Committee

Apr 17, 2026

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000

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Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

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Jan 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors