SSAI lent support to Representative Harry Osterman, House Labor Chair, on HB 866 which required that day and temporary labor agencies be at least 1,000 feet away from a school or Boys and Girls Club if in a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants (Chicago only). This legislation has passed both chambers and has been sent to the Governor’s office for his approval.

Short Description:  DAY TEMP LABOR-LOCATION-SCHOOL

House Sponsors
Rep. Harry Osterman - Mike Fortner - Greg Harris

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Heather Steans - Don Harmon)

Last Action

6/17/2009 - Chamber:  House - Action:  Sent to the Governor
8/14/2009 - Governor Approved
8/14/2009 - Effective Date January 1, 2010
8/14/2009 - Public Act.....96-0451

 

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

820 ILCS 175/47 new

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Provides that, in a municipality with more than 1,000,000 inhabitants, a day and temporary labor service agency may not operate or transact business at a location that is within 1,000 feet of a school building or a building in which a Boys and Girls Club is located or real property comprising a school or a Boys and Girls Club. Exempts a day and temporary labor service agency that registered with the Department of Labor before January 1, 2008 and received an occupancy permit from the municipality for that location before January 1, 2008. Defines "school" as a public or private pre-school, elementary school, or secondary school. Contains a home rule preemption.