UNEMPLOYMENT INS-PREFILE CLAIM House SponsorsRep. Gregg Johnson 3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 820 ILCS 405/700from Ch. 48, par. 450820 ILCS 405/2800from Ch. 48, par. 780 Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that, if an employer employing 75 or more employees in the State conducts a layoff, furlough, or temporary shutdown resulting in the separation of one or more employees, the employer shall submit required claim-initiation information to the Department of Employment Security on behalf of each affected employee. Provides that the Department shall provide written or electronic confirmation to the affected employee that the claim-initiation information has been submitted on their behalf by the employer. Sets forth additional requirements. Provides for civil penalties for a violation of the provision. 2/2/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000 3/27/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate