Rep. Amy Grant marked as excused for House vote on HB5228, changing workers' comp insurance rules

Rep. Amy L. Grant (R-47th) was recorded as excused during the House consideration of HB5228—legislation designed to amend enforcement of workers’ compensation insurance—by the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The Illinois House approved the bill by a vote of 89-27.

The official bill summary lists it as: "WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE."

This bill description is based on the official text and may use interpretation to clarify its provisions.

The legislation modifies the Workers’ Compensation Act to require any corporation, limited liability company or partnership that needs to demonstrate proof of workers’ compensation insurance for obtaining a state license, and falls short of meeting coverage requirements, to face civil penalties as stated in Section 4(d). Penalties can only be avoided if the organization can provide clear and convincing evidence that it was not conducting business while holding an active license. The bill’s goal is to strengthen the ability to enforce compliance by licensed businesses that fall short of required workers’ compensation coverage while keeping their licenses active.

The specific action entered for HB5228 was 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs.'

Grant earned her BS from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.

As a Republican, Grant was first elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the 47th District, succeeding former state representative Deanne Mazzochi.

The legislative process in Illinois involves a series of steps within the House or Senate, advancing bills through committee hearing, floor debate, and votes in each chamber prior to reaching the governor for final approval or veto. The General Assembly meets on a two-year schedule, and while lawmakers introduce thousands of bills every cycle, only a minority complete the process to become law.