TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR Senate SponsorsSen. Ram Villivalam, Michael W. Halpin, Bill Cunningham, Mike Porfirio, Michael E. Hastings, Rachel Ventura, Paul Faraci, Graciela Guzmán, Javier L. Cervantes, Omar Aquino, Mattie Hunter, Celina Villanueva, Robert F. Martwick and Mary Edly-Allen 3/10/2026SenatePostponed - Labor New Act5 ILCS 100/5-45.71 new5 ILCS 140/7.5820 ILCS 5/1.3Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Labor 2/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin 2/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 2/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 2/6/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 2/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/18/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor 3/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán 3/10/2026SenatePostponed - Labor 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Labor 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick 3/12/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 3/12/2026SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026