Illinois · Senate Bill 3821 · 104th General Assembly

MINIMUM WAGE-VARIOUS

SB 3821 Sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford In committee

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than…

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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to committed persons shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage set forth in the Minimum Wage Law. Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides for increases in the minimum hourly wage through January 1, 2032. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2026, every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who is under 18 years of age no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2030, an employer shall not be entitled to an allowance for gratuities and shall pay each employee no less than the applicable minimum hourly wage. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2033, and on every January 1 thereafter, the minimum hourly wage from the previous year shall be increased in proportion to the increase in the consumer price index-u. Provides that the Department of Labor shall inquire into any alleged violations of the Act brought to its attention by an interested party. Sets forth the procedure for complaints brought by interested parties. Defines "interested party". Effective immediately.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  6. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  7. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  8. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
  1. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
  2. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  5. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

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

All 5 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.