Skip to content
NFIB Logo Join Now

Newly Introduced HB 219 Will Punish Job Creators Statewide with Insurance Rate Hikes

Newly Introduced HB 219 Will Punish Job Creators Statewide with Insurance Rate Hikes

May 17, 2023

TAKE ACTION TODAY!

Newly Introduced HB 219 Will Punish Job Creators Statewide with Insurance Rate Hikes

This week, a last-minute legislative initiative, House Bill 219, has surfaced in Springfield to enable punitive damages in wrongful death civil liability cases. Punitive damages have nothing to do with compensating a victim or victim’s family for their loss. Punitive damages are, by definition, intended to punish the offending party. However, it will not be the offending party that will pay punitive damages. EVERY single employer in the State of Illinois will pay these punitive damages in the form of increased insurance rates. Illinois continues to burden employers with increased costs and mandates. House Bill 219 adds yet another burden that is crushing your business. Write your legislator TODAY and let them know that small business owners need Springfield’s SUPPORT, not more increased costs and mandates!

>>> TAKE ACTION! <<<

Get to know NFIB

NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.

Receive our newsletter and email notification
Knowledge is power. Let us help you stay informed with breaking legislative news, regulatory updates, business tips, and more.

Related Articles

State Capitol of Illinois in Springfield.
Related
June 15, 2026
Small Business Victories in Illinois
Illinois Small businesses experienced some wins in Springfield this spring
Read More
Related
June 10, 2026
Minimum Wage Set to Climb in Chicago, Illinois
Minimum wage is rising to $17.05 on July 1 in Chicago, Illinois
Read More
Masters who make jewelry from Venetian glass in their workshop
Related
June 10, 2026
NFIB Illinois State Director Reacts to May’s Small Business Optimism Index
NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley reacts to below average May Small Business Optimism Report
Read More
Construction workers working on cement formwork frames
Related
June 9, 2026
Workplace Temperature Bill Halted in Illinois General Assembly
NFIB, other groups stopped the job-killing workplace temperature bill in Illinois again this spring
Read More

© 2001 - 2026 National Federation of Independent Business. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Accessibility