Labor & Employment (Apprenticeships)

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 827: APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Declares April 26 to May 2, 2026 as Apprenticeship Week 2026 and urges stakeholders and partners to recognize the value of registered apprenticeships and to promote awareness and expansion of apprenticeships.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes apprenticeships, a key workforce development strategy that expands employment opportunities and skills training.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 4758: JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that, unless driving is an essential job function or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, an employer or employment agency shall not: (1) refuse to hire, segregate, or act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, or privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of an applicant or employee not possessing a driver's license; or (2) include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license. Defines "driver's license". Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employment discrimination based on driver's license status unless essential to job, advancing fair hiring practices and worker rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Tags Licensing

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4939: ILLINOIS WORKS-STATE PROJECTS

Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that the provisions of the Act apply to projects financed or funded, in whole or in part, by a grant, loan, incentive, or tax subsidy, credit, or rebate provided through a program established by State law and administered by a State agency and that require the payment of prevailing wages to employees. Makes changes to the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative. Provides that the Department of Labor may reduce or waive the apprenticeship requirements under certain conditions. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wages for state-funded projects, ensuring fair compensation for workers on state-financed initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4938: PREVAILING WAGE-VARIOUS

Amends the Prevailing Wage Act. Provides that, if a laborer, mechanic, or other worker, to whom the prevailing rate of wages is required to be paid, is classified in 2 or more trade titles for any amount of time during a day on which the individual is employed on a public works project, the individual shall receive the prevailing rate of wages that is the highest among those trade titles for all hours worked that day. Provides that a laborer, mechanic, or other worker, to whom the prevailing wage is required to be paid, may be paid at an apprentice rate of pay if the laborer is enrolled in an apprenticeship and training program. Provides for the withholding of payments for violations of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures workers receive highest prevailing wage rate when classified in multiple trades, protecting earnings under prevailing wage law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 3079: WORKPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Creates the Workplace Accountability in Labor Act. Provides that the Department of Labor may post to a list on its website the name of any person found to be in violation of any State wage, benefit, or tax law and against whom a final order has been issued. Provides that a person placed on the list shall be prohibited from contracting with any public body until the liability for violations of State wage, benefit, and tax laws has been resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Labor. Sets forth additional procedures concerning a person's placement on the list.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces wage/benefit law compliance by listing violators and banning public contracts until resolved, directly protecting workers' rights and ensuring owed payments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 1691: IL WORKS-APPRENTICE

Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that the term "community-based organization" includes a high-school based program. Provides that funding from the Illinois Works Fund shall be categorized based on Illinois Department of Transportation regions. Adds a member to the Illinois Works Review panel who shall be a representative of a community-based organization that addresses high school-based workforce programs. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncludes high-school workforce programs under community-based orgs, expanding educational access via apprenticeship pathways in K-12 settings85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workforce program access by including high-school programs and adding community org representation to strengthen youth workforce development under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 2985: IL WORKS-APPRENTICE

Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that the term "community-based organization" includes a high-school based program. Provides that funding from the Illinois Works Fund shall be categorized based on Illinois Department of Transportation regions. Adds a member to the Illinois Works Review panel who shall be a representative of a community-based organization that addresses high school-based workforce programs. Makes other changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly includes high-school workforce programs in funding structure, enhancing K-12 educational pathways and access through workforce development integration.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands youth workforce programs by including high-school apprenticeships and adding a community-based organization representative to the review panel, strengthening program structure and funding allocation for employment initiatives.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill categorizes Illinois Works Fund funding based on DOT regions, directly linking workforce program funding to transportation infrastructure planning and allocation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 4038: DCEO-APPRENTICESHIPS

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, subject to availability of funds, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may establish the Illinois Apprenticeship Voucher Program for the purpose of providing funds to apprentices to pay for their tools and equipment upon completion of their registered apprenticeship program. Provides that Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall disburse the sum of $300 to each recipient in the form of a voucher for the purpose of paying for tools and equipment required in their intended line of work. Creates the Illinois Apprenticeship-to-Career Starter Kit Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department for the purposes of the voucher program. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprentices for tools post-training, enhancing workforce development and employment opportunities within registered programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4113: EDGE-APPRENTICE

Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that, in the case of a credit awarded under the Act for the employment of an apprentice, any requirement of the Act or any agreement entered into under the Act concerning the duration of the apprentice's employment may be satisfied by the employment of the apprentice by the apprenticeship firm, the employment of the apprentice by the commercial client served by the apprenticeship firm, or both. Provides that any worksite requirement imposed under the Act or under any agreement entered into under the Act may be satisfied by the employment of the apprentice at the hiring firm's worksite, the employment of the apprentice at the commercial client's worksite, or both.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax credit act to expand eligibility for apprenticeship programs, providing tax relief to businesses through flexible employment requirements.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands tax credit eligibility for apprenticeships, facilitating employer participation in workforce development programs that support worker skill-building and career advancement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Apprenticeships

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