HB 4715

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: unknown. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

POLICE MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE ACT.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4715

Session 104

Status unknown

House of Representatives unknown 2026-02-06

Healthcare Labor / Employment Public Safety

Summary

Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.

Sponsor

Patrick Sheehan

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-06	Status	unknown
2026-02-06	Latest Action	2/06/2026 - House:

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