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HB 5071

TOLL HWY AUTH-BILINGUAL PAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 9 co-sponsors

Authorizes Illinois Toll Highway Authority to establish bilingual pay compensation for employees capable of providing services in multiple languages.

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Bill Summary · HB 5071

Legislative bill overview

HB 5071 appears to authorize the Illinois Toll Highway Authority to provide bilingual pay compensation or benefits to employees. The bill has advanced through initial procedural stages with a House Committee Amendment filed in March 2026, suggesting modifications were made during committee review.

Why is this important

Language accessibility in public agencies affects both employee equity and service delivery to non-English speaking communities. This bill addresses whether toll highway authority staff should receive additional compensation for bilingual capabilities, which relates to workforce equity policies and operational service standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Whether bilingual pay increases represent necessary investment in service quality or unnecessary budget expenditure for a toll authority
  • Scope definition: Questions about which languages qualify, which positions require bilingual skills, and how compensation levels are determined
  • Implementation precedent: Whether this sets expectations for bilingual pay across other Illinois state agencies and authorities

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

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