Illinois · Senate Bill 2770 · 103rd General Assembly

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT ACT

  1. Introduced Jan 17, 2024
  2. In committee Jan 17, 2024
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 11, 2024
  4. Passed the House May 23, 2024
  5. To the governor Jun 21, 2024
  6. Became law Aug 9, 2024

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Creates the Construction Industry Employment Freedom Act. Provides that any employer not party to a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with a labor organization in the construction industry shall not enter into or enforce a non-compete agreement or non-solicitation agreement that restricts or prohibits a worker from accepting employment with an employer that is party to a bona fide collective bargaining…

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Creates the Construction Industry Employment Freedom Act. Provides that any employer not party to a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with a labor organization in the construction industry shall not enter into or enforce a non-compete agreement or non-solicitation agreement that restricts or prohibits a worker from accepting employment with an employer that is party to a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with a labor organization. Provides that any non-compete agreement or non-solicitation agreement that violates that provision shall be void and unenforceable. Provides that the Department of Labor shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act. Provides that any employer found to be in violation of the Act shall be subject to a fine as determined by the Department of Labor, not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Provides that any affected employee may bring a civil action against an employer for injunctive relief and damages for violations of the Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

42 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 34 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Labor · Senate Labor
  5. CommitteePostponed - Labor · Senate Labor
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteePostponed - Labor · Senate Labor
  9. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor · Senate Assignments
  10. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  11. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Labor; 011-004-000 · Senate Labor
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2024
  13. SenateSecond Reading
  14. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024
  15. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  16. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-013-000
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  18. HouseArrived in House
  19. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  20. HouseFirst Reading
  21. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  22. CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
  23. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  24. CommitteeAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee · House Labor & Commerce
  25. HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
  26. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000 · House Labor & Commerce
  27. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
  28. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  29. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  30. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  31. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  32. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 089-024-000
  33. SenatePassed Both Houses
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  1. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  2. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  4. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2025
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0921

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 44–13
Apr 11, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 44 No 13 Not voting 2
Democrats: 40 yes, 0 no Republicans: 4 yes, 13 no
How each member voted

Yes · 44

No · 13

Not voting · 2

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 89–24
May 23, 2024 · journal entry
Yes 89 No 24 Not voting 4
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 16 yes, 24 no
How each member voted

Yes · 89

No · 24

Excused · 4

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 8 cosponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

All 8 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.