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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2022 | IL | HB 4850 | Amends Law Regarding Workplace Violence; Establishes Employer Liability | Bill Passed - House (69 - 39) |
| March 3, 2022 | IL | HB 3125 | Requires Increased Electric Vehicle Compatibility for Housing Developments | Bill Passed - House (68 - 35) |
| March 1, 2022 | IL | HB 5107 | Establishes Collective Bargaining Rights for Chicago School Principals but Prohibits Strikes | Bill Passed - House (63 - 35) |
| March 1, 2022 | IL | HB 1167 | Authorizes Vaccinated Teachers to Take COVID-19 Sick Days Without Repercussions | Bill Passed - House (70 - 28) |
| March 1, 2022 | IL | HB 5201 | Establishes Agriculture Equity Commission | Bill Passed - House (89 - 17) |
| Feb. 25, 2022 | IL | SB 3146 | Establishes the One Day Rest in Seven Act | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 15) |
| Feb. 25, 2022 | IL | SB 3120 | Establishes Family Bereavement Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 11) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | IL | SB 3932 | Requires FBI Notification if Human Remains are Unidentified After 72 Hours | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | IL | SB 3023 | Establishes Protection for Survivors of Sexual Assault | Bill Passed - Senate (53 - 0) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | IL | SB 3490 | Expands Protections for LGBTQ Seniors | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | IL | HB 3512 | Amends Criminal Justice Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 42) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | IL | HB 3138 | Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 34) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | IL | HB 3138 | Amends Judicial Circuits and Subcircuits | Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 16) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | IL | HR 595 | Authorizes House Members to Participate Remotely Until June 1 | Bill Passed - House (69 - 26) |