Illinois HB 3249: RIGHT TO SIT AT WORK
Status: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-04-17)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 3249
Sponsors: Lilian Jiménez
Bill Text
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