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SB 2413

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino and 11 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishing family and medical leave program allowing employees to take protected leave for family care and medical needs with potential income replacement.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2413

Legislative bill overview

SB 2413 proposes to establish or modify Illinois's Family and Medical Leave Program, enabling employees to take paid or protected leave for family care, medical needs, or other qualifying circumstances. The bill has been reassigned multiple times through the legislative process, most recently to the Executive committee as of January 2026, indicating ongoing development or revision.

Why is this important

Family and medical leave policies directly affect working families' ability to manage childcare, elder care, and personal health needs without losing income or employment. Such programs can reduce financial hardship during life events, though they also involve questions about program costs, employer obligations, and funding mechanisms that shape their practical implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Whether the program is funded through employer contributions, employee payroll deductions, general tax revenue, or a combination—each approach has different cost implications for businesses and workers
  • Scope and duration: How many weeks of leave qualify, which family relationships are covered (spouses, adult children, in-laws), and whether it includes non-biological family relationships
  • Employer impact: Whether small businesses face different requirements than large employers, and whether businesses can deny leave requests under certain operational circumstances

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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