HB 3249

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 17, 2026.

RIGHT TO SIT AT WORK.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-3249
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-04-17
Summary

Creates the Right to Sit at Work Act. Provides that an employer shall provide a suitable seat to an employee when the nature of the employee's work reasonably allows for seated work. Provides that on and after the effective date of the Act, an employer shall not design a work space to require standing if the work space could reasonably be designed to allow seated work. Provides for notice requirements. Provides for private rights of action and enforcement by the Department of Labor. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of the Act.

Sponsor
Lilian Jiménez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-17 Status in_committee
2026-04-17 Latest Action 4/17/2026 - House:
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