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SB2339 - 104th General Assembly
PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes - Celina Villanueva - Karina Villa - Robert Peters - Graciela Guzmán, Adriane Johnson, Mike Porfirio, Kimberly A. Lightford, Mark L. Walker, Cristina Castro, Mary Edly-Allen and Willie Preston
House Sponsors
(Rep. Edgar González, Jr. - Eva-Dina Delgado - Abdelnasser Rashid - Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Kevin John Olickal, Norma Hernandez, Lilian Jiménez, Barbara Hernandez and Anne Stava)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 55/15from Ch. 48, par. 2865
820 ILCS 55/16 new
820 ILCS 55/17 new
820 ILCS 55/18 new
820 ILCS 55/19 new
820 ILCS 55/20from Ch. 48, par. 2870
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Provides that an employer enrolled in an Employment Eligibility Verification System, including the E-Verify program, shall not impose work authorization verification or re-verification requirements greater than those required by the Employment Eligibility Verification System. Provides that, if an employer receives notification from any federal agency or other outside third party not responsible for the enforcement of immigration law of a discrepancy as it relates to an employee's individual taxpayer identification number or other identifying documents, guarantees specified rights and protections to the employee. Makes changes in provisions concerning the administration and enforcement of the Act by the Department of Labor. Sets forth provisions concerning action for civil penalties brought by an interested party; private right of action; penalties; and review under the Administrative Review Law.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Defines "interested party" as an organization that monitors or is attentive to compliance with public or worker safety and privacy laws, wage and hour requirements, or other statutory requirements. Makes changes in provisions concerning restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems. Makes other changes.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
820 ILCS 55/25 new
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, by making the following changes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to prohibit an employer from enrolling in any Electronic Employment Verification System, including the E-Verify program, whether voluntarily or as required or permitted by federal law (rather than as required or permitted by federal law). Provides that no penalties shall be imposed under the Act if the employer or prospective employer: (1) acts in good faith reliance on guidance issued by the Illinois Department of Labor or the federal Department of Homeland Security; or (2) makes a bona fide administrative error that does not affect an employee or prospective employee's employment or pay. Makes changes in provisions concerning restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and actions for civil penalties brought by an interested party.
House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
Adds reference to:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. Repeals provisions concerning the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems. Removes a provision that makes a violation of the Act a petty offense. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Labor |
| 3/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 3/14/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Labor; 014-003-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson |
| 4/02/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio |
| 4/03/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 4/03/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Labor |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 9, 2025 |
| 4/08/2025 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Labor; 013-005-000 |
| 4/09/2025 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cervantes |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 035-021-000 |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Arrived in House |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado |
| 4/11/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/17/2025 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 5/01/2025 | House | Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 5/09/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Labor & Commerce Committee; Rep. Bob Morgan |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-039-000 |
| 5/27/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 5/27/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid |
| 5/28/2025 | House | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid |
| 5/29/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-006-000 |
| 5/29/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr. |
| 5/29/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 5/29/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez |
| 5/31/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted |
| 5/31/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/31/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-042-000 |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2025 |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000 |
| 7/02/2025 | Senate | Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments |