PROTECTIVE EQUIP RESPONSIBILIT House SponsorsRep. André Thapedi-Curtis J. Tarver, II-Kambium Buckner-Thaddeus Jones-Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. and Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Personal Protective Equipment Responsibility Act. Requires an employer designated as an essential employer under a disaster proclamation issued pursuant to the Illinois Emergency Management Act or an executive order issued pursuant to the disaster proclamation to provide personal protective equipment to independent contractors and to all employees during the duration of the disaster proclamation or executive order. Defines terms. Authorizes the recovery of damages, including punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Effective immediately. 5/5/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. André Thapedi 5/5/2020HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II 5/5/2020HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner 5/5/2020HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones 5/5/2020HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr. 5/18/2020HouseFirst Reading 5/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/22/2020HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer 1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die